CNN 5 Things Megabill vote delayed, US jobs report, AI assists pregnancy & more
Jul 3, 2025
Discover the political turmoil as a crucial vote on tax and spending cuts gets delayed, impacting Medicaid and the national deficit. Dive into surprising insights from the latest US jobs report revealing a booming job market. Controversial Supreme Court arguments emerge over transgender students in sports. Plus, explore how groundbreaking AI technology is revolutionizing fertility options for couples. Amidst rising visitor numbers, national parks face staffing issues that complicate summer plans.
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House Delays Vote With "Magic Minute"
- The final vote on Trump's tax and spending cuts bill was delayed due to a House tactic called the "magic minute."
- This tactic allows a leader to hold the floor indefinitely, delaying the vote until ready.
Strong Jobs Report Has Nuances
- The US economy added 147,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations.
- However, wage growth slowed and the unemployment rate drop was partly due to people leaving the labor force.
Supreme Court to Weigh Trans Sports Bans
- The Supreme Court will rule next summer on whether states can ban transgender students from playing sports according to their gender identity.
- This follows a recent court decision limiting transgender youth's access to hormone therapies.