{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftodays-news.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Ftodays-news-june-5-6-2025-NazqW2hD","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Today's News, June 5-6, 2025","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/01f7d4b2-716c-43f9-8a03-c96056c76782/3b82f5c7-f905-4323-b9c4-beee2869024f/wwop-todays-20news-20cover.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Recent political updates show Republicans gaining voter registration momentum in key states, while traditionally blue states lose Democratic registrants. Trump polls above water again and faces internal GOP tensions over SALT deductions in his \"Big Beautiful Bill.\" Multiple SCOTUS rulings favor conservative causes, including protecting gun manufacturers and Catholic charities. Elon Musk publicly criticizes Trump but faces backlash and stock hits. Biden (“Rutabaga”) faces growing scandals around autopen signatures and executive orders, deepening Democratic infighting. Illegal immigration issues persist, including lawsuits and overcrowded ICE facilities. Culturally, faith leaders’ beliefs are in decline, AI improves Texas student scores, and Columbia faces accreditation issues. Economically, job growth is private-sector led, while EV interest plummets. Internationally, South Korea’s judiciary is under threat post-liberal victory, Zelensky loses U.S. support, and China continues coal expansion. Entertainment includes a \"Jaws\" revival, NFL and NBA headlines, and the tragic history of Billy Joel. A COVID-related death lawsuit begins, and Japan unveils ocean-dissolving plastic."}