Senate flips on Iran war vote, jobs cool
Congress reverses course on halting Iran conflict as employment growth slows and heat waves threaten the Northeast.
The Senate voted to halt the Iran war, then immediately reversed itself in a stunning political reversal that leaves the chamber's stance on the conflict uncertain [The Hill]. The dramatic flip comes as separate U.S.-Iran talks have paused for Iranian leadership's funeral, complicating diplomatic efforts.
On the domestic front, June's job market showed notable cooling. While the labor market isn't driving inflation according to latest reports [NYT Business], hiring has slowed enough to trigger economist warnings about broader weakness ahead [NPR]. The June jobs data landed lighter than expected, signaling potential headwinds for the economy.
Elsewhere: A Supreme Court healthcare ruling threatens to worsen an already-strained U.S. medical system [NPR]. The Vatican excommunicated bishops from the Society of St. Pius X, declaring the traditionalist group in schism. Venezuela's earthquake death toll is rising, with reports emerging that U.S. deportees are among those trapped [CBS News]. The FBI is requesting immediate personnel surge to accelerate the Fulton County 2020 election probe [NBC News].
The Northeast braces for dangerous heat as the July 4th holiday approaches [UPI]. Senate Republicans signal voting reform efforts have stalled—the SAVE America Act is "dead" as implementation deadlines pass [The Hill].
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