CNN 5 Things Senate marathon voting, new Idaho ambush details, WNBA expansion & more
Jun 30, 2025
Political tensions rise as President Trump’s ambitious agenda faces challenges in the Senate. In a tragic turn, details unfold about an ambush in Idaho that claimed the lives of firefighters. Meanwhile, a victim of an antisemitic attack in Boulder succumbs to injuries. On a brighter note, the WNBA prepares for exciting expansion into Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia, highlighting the growing popularity of women's basketball.
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Narrow Senate Vote Margin
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune can afford to lose only three votes for Trump's tax and spending bill to pass.
- The legislative process features a marathon voting session known as Votorama with many amendments being considered.
Idaho Firefighter Ambush Story
- A 20-year-old named Wes Roley used a Flint fire starter to spark a 26-acre wildfire in northern Idaho.
- He talked to firefighters before shooting at them, killing two and injuring a third, before apparently shooting himself.
Complex US Trade Negotiations
- President Trump threatened higher tariffs on Japanese imports over alleged rice trade issues despite data showing Japan imported nearly $300 million in U.S. rice last year.
- Trade talks with Canada have resumed successfully after Canada agreed to rescind its digital services tax.