2025Talks - July 4, 2025
2025Talks
House Republicans send the budget megabill to the president – as critics warn of deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and public health. Concerns rise over declining international student enrollment, and North Carolina may face economic implications from gerrymandering.
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2025Talks - July 3, 2025
2025Talks
House Democrats vow to vote against Trump's megabill. Advocates differ on its effects on clean energy credits, and manufacturers brace for changes to EV tax credits.
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2025Talks - July 2, 2025
2025Talks
Senate Republicans pass the megabill after overnight wrangling. Trump calls for deportations of US citizens who've committed crimes, despite the unpopularity of ICE's current actions and the Supreme Court may lift some campaign cash limits.
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2025Talks - July 1, 2025
2025Talks
NC Republican Thom Tillis denounces Medicaid cuts in the Senate bill, over White House objections. NGOs say new work requirements for people in SNAP and Medicaid don't reflect reality and President Trump says trade talks with Canada will restart.
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2025Talks - June 30, 2025
2025Talks
The Senate narrowly advances Trump's massive megabill, in spite of procedural issues. Democrats demand answers about the decision to bomb Iran's nuclear sites and Health Secretary RFK Jr. is changing how vaccines are evaluated.
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2025Talks - June 27, 2025
2025Talks
The Defense Secretary criticizes press coverage of Iran air strikes. The Megabill faces setbacks in the Senate, but the White House budget director calls it necessary and its proposed Medicaid cuts could harm people with disabilities.
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2025Talks - June 26, 2025
2025Talks
Trump insists Iran’ nuclear program was obliterated. Budget cuts threaten farm and food programs in Wisconsin and West Virginia. Labor and environmental groups push for reforms to North American trade and New York assembly member Zohran Mamdani leads former Governor Cuomo.
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2025Talks - June 25, 2025
2025Talks
Some members of Congress are upset about a lack of transparency on Iran policy, but the Speaker questions the constitutionality of a War Powers Resolution and the Fed Chair explains why interest rates aren't being cut.
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2025Talks - June 24, 2025
2025Talks
Some in Congress question the legality of Trump's Iran strikes, as he announces a ceasefire. Gen Zers filter their college choices by politics, and Islamophobic rhetoric surfaces in NYC's tight mayoral race.
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2025Talks - June 23, 2025
2025Talks
The US awaits Iran's response, following strikes on three nuclear strikes. The Department of Homeland Security is warning about possible attacks here and advocates call for resilience, as LGBTQ rights face threats around the nation.
info_outlineSenate Republicans pass the megabill after overnight wrangling. Trump calls for deportations of US citizens who've committed crimes, despite the unpopularity of ICE's current actions and the Supreme Court may lift some campaign cash limits.