Morning Wire Evening Wire: BBB Passes Senate & Kohlberger Plea Deal | 7.1.25
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Jul 1, 2025 Tension brews as the Senate narrowly votes on a critical spending bill, with Vice President stepping in to break the tie. Trump’s controversial support for a census bill sparks debate, while friction with Musk adds fuel to the fire. Key political shifts emerge, impacting foreign policy and domestic safety. Meanwhile, espionage arrests make headlines, and a plea deal in a murder case raises eyebrows. The legal clash between Lululemon and Costco over product knockoffs highlights the ongoing challenges in America's retail landscape.
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Trump's Spending Bill Advances
- Trump's spending package passed the Senate 50-50 with Vice President breaking the tie.
- The bill aims to prevent a 68% tax increase while saving Americans money.
Tour of Alligator Alcatraz
- Trump toured the new ICE detention center called Alligator Alcatraz in the Florida Everglades.
- The facility holds 5,000 migrants and is virtually escape-proof due to surrounding dangerous wildlife and terrain.
Trump-Musk Feud Over Spending Bill
- Trump and Elon Musk are feuding over the spending bill and policy impacts.
- Trump threatened Musk with deportation and suggested federal subsidies for Tesla & SpaceX could be at risk.