{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftodays-news.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Ftodays-news-july-5-7-2026-fJWowULu","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Today's News, July 5-7, 2026","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/01f7d4b2-716c-43f9-8a03-c96056c76782/eb448dd5-e81a-4959-b351-ea86f58d5a39/wwop-todays-20news-20cover.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Trump’s BBB bill continues to dismantle federal welfare programs, shifting fiscal responsibility to states and cutting $1 trillion in federal support, prompting outrage from Democrat governors and media. GOP unity led to the bill’s passage despite internal opposition, while Trump gains momentum in voter registration and policy wins. The Supreme Court backed Trump on deportations and abortion laws. In contrast, Elon Musk’s new party flounders, and his political moves backfire. Crime and unrest plague Democrat-run cities, with disturbing rhetoric emerging from radical town halls. In immigration, Tennessee criminalized renting to illegals, and deportations continue. Culturally, charter schools and homeschooling face progressive threats, while failed corporate trans rebrands and excessive lifeguard pay draw criticism. Internationally, Argentina thrives with deregulation, the Dutch tighten asylum laws, and China shifts focus to Africa. Economically, Tesla shares fall amid political backlash, while EPA staff dissent leads to mass leave. Medically, studies confirm neurological harms from COVID vaccines, while promising Parkinson’s research emerges. Lastly, a wealthy homeowner faces lawsuits after illegally cutting neighbors’ trees for a better ocean view."}