CNN 5 Things Vote-a-rama continues, Idaho stabbings plea deal, music duo’s visas revoked & more
Jul 1, 2025
Tensions rise in the Senate as voting continues on a significant bill. Brian Kohberger has accepted a plea deal in the chilling Idaho stabbings case. More than a hundred NGOs are calling for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to cease its operations. A British rap punk duo faces visa revocation in the U.S., stirring controversy over their performance. Meanwhile, the FBI is intensifying its crackdown on North Korean tech workers involved in schemes that fund weapons programs and compromise American companies.
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Senate Vote Tensions
- Senate voting on President Trump's large bill is tense and prolonged, with significant party disagreements.
- Some Republicans fear Medicare and Medicaid cuts could threaten GOP's thin majority.
Idaho Stabbings Plea Deal
- Brian Kohberger agreed to a plea deal, pleading guilty to four counts of murder to avoid the death penalty.
- Victims' families feel the deal denies justice for the University of Idaho stabbings case.
Aid Controversy in Gaza
- Over 130 NGOs call for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to cease operations amid deadly violence at aid sites.
- The controversy centers on aid distribution safety and calls for UN-led assistance instead.