CNN 5 Things WH budget blueprint, Zelle outage, first driverless trucks & more
May 2, 2025
The podcast dives into President Trump's proposed budget, focusing on defense and border security. It examines a troubling immigration case and discusses an outage affecting Zelle payments. Additionally, there’s insight into Putin's shifting tactics in the Ukraine conflict. Lastly, the launch of self-driving trucks in Texas raises questions about the future of jobs in the trucking industry amidst rapid technological change.
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Trump's Budget Focus Explained
- President Trump's budget proposal focuses heavily on defense and border security while cutting other program spending.
- Congress is not bound to this blueprint, which serves as a preliminary vision for fiscal year 2026.
Abrego-Garcia Traffic Stop Video
- Police released video of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia at a 2022 traffic stop to justify his deportation.
- His family and lawyers deny gang links; a federal judge demands more evidence from the administration.
Zelle Outage Cause and Recovery
- Zelle experienced an outage due to a temporary issue with payments provider Pfizer, affecting some customers at banks.
- The issue is now resolved, but some transactions may still show as pending while backlog clears.