CNN 5 Things UPDATED: Senate passes Trump’s big bill, ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Disney cruise ship rescue & more
Jul 1, 2025
President Trump’s ambitious domestic policy bill is under Senate scrutiny, sparking heated debates on taxation and Medicaid cuts. Controversy brews over the transformation of a Florida airport into an immigration detention center, while vital climate research faces potential budget cuts. Meanwhile, a father's quick thinking leads to a dramatic rescue on a Disney cruise ship. Additionally, changes in medication coverage could impact access to popular weight loss drugs.
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Senate Reaches Deal on Trump Bill
- Senate Republicans reached a deal to overcome holdouts on Trump's big tax and spending bill.
- Democrats oppose the bill, citing a $3.5 trillion deficit increase and no aid for poorest children.
Alligator Alcatraz Migration Facility
- The Trump administration is converting a Florida airport runway into a makeshift migrant detention center called Alligator Alcatraz.
- Supporters praise security; critics cite environmental and indigenous rights concerns.
Threat to Vital Climate Lab
- The Trump budget proposes closing the Mauna Loa Observatory that tracks carbon dioxide levels crucial for climate science.
- The administration plans to shift NOAA's focus from climate research to operational weather forecasting.