CNN 5 Things Covid vaccine shakeup, battle over Trump agenda, Israel trade suspensions & more
May 20, 2025
Discover the potential impacts of revamped FDA processes on Covid-19 vaccine approvals. Dive into the fractious dynamics within the House GOP as Trump seeks to rally support for his economic agenda. Explore the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid rising international pressures and investigate how tariffs are influencing Home Depot’s bottom line. Plus, there's a twist in a New Orleans jail break case with an unexpected arrest, keeping the drama alive!
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FDA's New Covid Vaccine Strategy
- The FDA now targets updated Covid vaccine access for adults over 65 and high-risk groups only.
- Healthy people under 65 will face longer trials, likely excluding them from updated shots this fall.
Trump's Pressure on GOP Divides
- Donald Trump pressured House Republicans to stop negotiating and pass his tax and spending cuts.
- Divisions remain, and Trump lacks votes to pass the bill without changes.
International Pressure on Israel
- The UK, France, and Canada demand Israel end its Gaza offensive or face consequences.
- Israel's blockade causes severe humanitarian crisis, with only a tiny fraction of needed aid reaching Gaza.