Up First from NPR Senate Spending Bill, Ukraine Airstrikes, Idaho Firefighter Shootings
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Jun 30, 2025 Senate Republicans are in uproar over proposed Medicaid cuts in the new tax and spending bill, stirring up political tensions. In Ukraine, recent missile and drone strikes have heightened the conflict, resulting in civilian casualties. Meanwhile, a tragic ambush in North Idaho has left two firefighters dead, prompting community outrage and an ongoing investigation. The complexities of these urgent issues reveal the intertwining of healthcare, international conflict, and local violence.
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Senate Bill's Medicaid Impact
- The Senate tax and spending bill includes making Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent and raises the debt ceiling by $5 trillion.
- Almost $1 trillion in spending cuts mainly come from changes to Medicaid, risking nearly 12 million losing coverage.
Watch Medicaid Amendments Closely
- Republicans are debating amendments to adjust Medicaid funding and work requirements impacting program enrollees.
- Lawmakers should watch how amendments change Medicaid and spending costs to decide their final vote.
Russia's Largest Air Assault
- Russia launched its largest air assault on Ukraine using over 500 drones, missiles, and bombs, mostly intercepted.
- The attacks aim to deplete Ukraine's air defense munitions while cities like Kyiv and Odessa actively defend themselves.