The Headlines The G.O.P. Scramble Over Trump’s Policy Bill, and Tracking Major Supreme Court Rulings
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Jun 27, 2025 Key discussions include Trump's contentious policy bill facing Senate hurdles. The Justice Department’s influence on university diversity efforts raises eyebrows. Supreme Court rulings defund Planned Parenthood and reveal challenges for reproductive health funding. The impacts of escalating violence in Gaza and the ethics of aid are examined. Additionally, upcoming Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship and online minors' access stir significant debate. Finally, a fun news quiz tests listeners on current events and highlights cinematic achievements.
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Senate GOP Policy Bill Challenges
- Senate Republicans face procedural hurdles as the parliamentarian rules out key provisions of the GOP's policy bill due to budget rules.
- They must revise or drop Medicaid and food assistance cuts amid constituent pressure and time constraints.
Vaccine Panel Shifts Skepticism
- The federal vaccine advisory panel shifted against recommending a flu vaccine ingredient falsely linked to autism, signaling a government shift toward vaccine skepticism.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. influenced the panel's composition, replacing members with vaccine skeptics.
DOJ Pressure on University President
- The Trump Justice Department pressured University of Virginia to remove its president over DEI programs or risk losing federal funds.
- Such government coercion of a state university is extremely rare and likened to tactics used in major criminal cases.