Up First from NPR Ukrainian Drone Strikes, Senate Budget Bill, Colorado Attack
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Jun 2, 2025 Ukraine launched significant drone strikes on Russian military bases just before key peace talks, raising questions about their impact. Meanwhile, the Republican Senate is back from break, facing heated debates over President Trump's ambitious budget proposal. In a shocking incident, a man used a makeshift flamethrower to attack participants at a gathering for Israeli hostages, igniting serious concerns about safety and community tensions. These pressing issues highlight the complexities of current global politics and domestic strife.
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Ukraine's Strategic Drone Impact
- Ukraine's deep drone strikes inside Russia reveal a new military capability extending 2,700 miles.
- This challenges narratives that Ukraine lacks leverage in peace talks and signals its strategic strength.
Senate Budget Battles Loom
- The Senate must pass a contentious $4 trillion budget that extends tax cuts and targets Medicaid cuts.
- Moderate Republicans may block deep Medicaid cuts, causing intense intra-party negotiation to meet the July 4 debt limit deadline.
Colorado Hostage Awareness Attack
- A man attacked a group raising awareness for Israeli hostages at a Boulder event using an incendiary device.
- Victims included elderly participants, with one being a Holocaust survivor, shaking the local Jewish and wider community.