CBS Evening News CBS Evening News, 07/01/25
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Jul 1, 2025 Trump's visit to a controversial migrant detention center prompts discussion on its environmental and ethical implications. Meanwhile, Europe faces alarming heat waves, impacting iconic landmarks and everyday life. The dangers of PFAS chemicals come to light through personal stories of those affected, highlighting a fight for public health and legislative change in Minnesota. The podcast also touches on the rise and fall of televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, showcasing the complexities of personal and public legacies.
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Alligator Alcatraz Detention Anecdote
- The Trump administration opened a migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" due to surrounding wildlife.
- This facility houses nearly 60,000 immigrants amid record-high federal detention numbers.
Broad Net in Immigration Detention
- Half of the 60,000 immigrants in detention have no criminal record, showing a broad enforcement net.
- This contrasts with the administration's claim to prioritize criminal detainees.
Medicaid Cuts Threaten Nursing Homes
- Jason Barrett visits his 94-year-old grandmother who relies on Medicaid for nursing home care.
- Proposed federal Medicaid cuts could lead to staffing reductions and eligibility tightening in long-term care.