CNN 5 Things GOP confident bill will pass, Bali ferry sinks, Abrego Garcia ‘torture’ & more
Jul 3, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson is optimistic about the GOP budget bill passing soon. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces legal challenges after a bail denial linked to his past. A devastating ferry tragedy off Bali leaves dozens missing. In a significant international shift, Iran has halted cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog. Meanwhile, Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorneys claim he faces torture in a Salvadoran mega prison, igniting crucial discussions on human rights and government accountability.
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GOP Pushes Controversial Budget Bill
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is confident the GOP will pass President Trump's domestic policy bill despite initial holdouts.
- The bill faces criticism for increasing the deficit and Medicaid cuts, but concessions may sway hesitant members.
Sean Combs Bail Denied Shock
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs was denied bail after a jury found him guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
- He appeared shocked by the bail denial and faces up to 20 years in prison.
Bali Ferry Sinking Causes Search
- A ferry sank off Bali with strong waves hindering rescue, killing four and leaving 30 missing.
- Survivors reported an engine room leak before the ferry sank shortly after departure.