The NewsWorthy Senate’s Late Night, European Heat Records & Promising New Flu Shot - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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Jul 1, 2025 Congress is buzzing as President Trump’s budget bill faces major hurdles. Climate concerns rise with Europe breaking heat records, sparking safety warnings and wildfires. Meanwhile, Moderna has unveiled a promising new flu vaccine for older adults, showing impressive effectiveness. A significant Supreme Court case on campaign finance looms, and the WNBA continues to expand. Plus, trivia fun about U.S. tourist attractions wraps up a news-packed discussion!
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Senate Budget Battle Dynamics
- The Senate's voting marathon shows deep partisan conflicts, with Democrats blocking and Republicans seeking compromises on the budget bill.
- No Democrats support the bill; some Republicans oppose cuts to healthcare and overall debt impact, creating uncertainty.
Sanctuary City Lawsuit Insight
- The Trump administration suing Los Angeles highlights tension over sanctuary policies and federal-local law enforcement roles.
- LA law bans helping federal agents unless for serious offenses, and no laws mandate local cooperation with immigration enforcement.
End of USAID Independence
- Absorbing USAID into the State Department marks the end of an independent humanitarian agency with bipartisan concern.
- Past presidents warn cuts to USAID may harm critical international aid programs amid unclear future plans.