CNN 5 Things US-UK trade announcement, Trump’s bill divides GOP, autism database & more
May 8, 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Trump are set to unveil a significant trade agreement amidst rising global tensions, particularly with India and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Trump's health care bill is creating rifts within the Republican Party. The Health and Human Services Department's plan for an autism database raises important privacy concerns. Additionally, Trump is toying with the idea of renaming the Persian Gulf, adding a unique twist to diplomatic relations.
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US-UK Trade Deal Insight
- The US-UK trade deal announcement will likely be a memorandum of understanding, not a finalized deal.
- It includes tax breaks for US tech and tariff cuts, boosting markets and easing White House pressure.
Pakistan-India Tensions Escalate
- Pakistan and India claim major military actions against each other amid escalating tensions.
- Both sides' claims keep the world on edge about potential conflict escalation.
GOP Divisions over Medicaid Cuts
- Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" divides House Republicans mainly over Medicaid cuts.
- Centrist GOP oppose benefits slashes; hardliners demand more cuts, complicating leadership’s effort for a vote.