{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftodays-news.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Ftodays-news-july-1-2-2025-dxPAn6fF","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Today's News, July 1-2, 2025","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/01f7d4b2-716c-43f9-8a03-c96056c76782/4dcc1aff-38f1-41d0-9564-21b44ca2a54a/wwop-todays-20news-20cover.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"The Trump administration intensifies legal and political actions, suing Los Angeles for obstructing ICE while advancing significant wins including the Senate's passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, which cuts wind, solar, and Planned Parenthood subsidies. Trump's growing dominance is marked by cultural shifts, trade victories, and increasing support from former critics, while Elon Musk's political missteps escalate tensions with Trump. DeSantis regains MAGA favor with aggressive immigration enforcement, and the International Olympic Committee signals protection of women’s sports. Economically, tariffs are surging, job openings remain strong, and California’s environmental backpedaling exposes its housing crisis. Internationally, Trump’s Iran strike embarrassed China, Huawei faces U.S. trial, and Trump secures a tough trade deal with Vietnam. Cultural trends continue to reject forced progressive narratives, seen in the rejection of Pixar’s “Elio” and the P. Diddy trial outcome. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. challenges CDC and Big Pharma on vaccine practices, escalating scrutiny over autism rates and industry influence."}