CNN 5 Things GOP spending bill, Europe power outage, tuition-free school closes & more
Apr 28, 2025
House Republicans are revealing a new spending bill that aims to boost defense and border security. Meanwhile, tensions rise as both the US and Ukraine express dissatisfaction with Russia’s ceasefire plan. In Milwaukee, local schools face troubling lead contamination issues that lead to temporary closures. The podcast also covers mysterious power outages affecting parts of Europe, spotlighting a widespread issue. Lastly, an innovative educational experiment comes to an unexpected end, raising questions about the future of schooling.
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Details of GOP Spending Bill
- The GOP spending bill includes $150 billion for defense and tens of billions for border security measures.
- It also proposes over $1.5 trillion in federal program spending cuts and a major tax code overhaul.
Skepticism About Russia's Ceasefire
- Russia proposed a unilateral three-day ceasefire in Ukraine in May, but Ukraine and the Trump administration are dissatisfied.
- Previous ceasefires have been rejected or violated by Russia, so skepticism remains high.
Milwaukee Schools Lead Crisis
- Milwaukee is addressing a public school lead crisis by temporarily closing nine schools this year.
- Aging school buildings built before 1978 are prioritized, but lack CDC support complicates lead testing efforts.