The Senate's budget framework is at odds with the House's approach, and both chambers ultimately have to be on the same page to get the legislation across the finish line.

Approval of the Republican budget plan left major questions about tax cuts and spending reduction for another day.

Republicans’ budget blueprint cleared the Senate, but a Democratic amendment marathon aimed to put GOP lawmakers on the record regarding potential Medicaid cuts and other politically sensitive issues.

Apple introduced the long-awaited successor to the iPhone SE: the iPhone 16e. In doing so, it all but abandoned the budget smartphone market. Also: The company prepares to launch the M4 MacBook Air and confirms that Apple Intelligence is coming to the Vision Pro.

Apple has discontinued the iPhone SE and launched the iPhone 16e, raising its entry-level model price from US$429 to US$599, a significant hike of US$170. This strategic move presents a key test for Apple's iPhone lineup in a market dominated by mid-range Android devices.

The iPhone 16e features an OLED screen, the A18 chipset that supports Apple Intelligence, and other improvements to battery life and camera. The iPhone SE 3, on the other hand, is the last iPhone with the iconic "Home button" look though it lags modern offerings with its aging chip and camera.