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CNN 5 Things

Johnson’s optimism, rich get richer, travel summer of hell & more

CNN 5 Things

CNN

Daily News, News

4.31.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2025

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s still planning to the GOP’s policy package to a vote today. The bill is expected to be good news for America’s wealthiest, who are still getting richer. Airlines are preparing for a tough summer after a turbulent first half of the year. Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly has died. And, we’ll bring you an update on the work to clean up the LA wildfires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:07.0

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And to her, the sound of machinery in need of repair, reminds her of how far she's come.

0:18.0

In two years, she's landed her dream job, providing her with valuable skills.

0:24.2

That's up to £8,000 for education and training at Amazon. Eligibility conditions apply.

0:31.3

Hey there, from CNN. I'm Krista Bow with the five things you need to know for Wednesday, May 21st.

0:38.0

House Speaker Mike Johnson says a vote on President Donald Trump's so-called big beautiful

0:42.5

bill will happen soon.

0:44.8

We plan to do it tonight if possible.

0:46.8

That's my plan, so stay tuned.

0:48.8

That's despite the fact that it still hasn't made it out of the House Rules Committee,

0:52.5

which has been debating the package since 1 a.m.

0:55.5

And GOP leaders are still working on final changes to the bill that are designed to win over Republican holdouts.

1:01.5

Johnson says those are also coming soon.

1:03.5

Yeah, I think we'll be ready. We're going to put it on the floor and I think we'll have the votes.

1:08.0

It's not clear if that's true though.

1:09.5

And with all Democrats against the bill, Johnson can only afford to lose two more GOP votes

1:14.6

because at least one Republican representative says he's going to oppose it.

1:18.7

The sticking points still appear to be Medicaid and other cuts to federal spending, along

1:22.9

with state and local tax deductions.

1:25.8

And the Congressional Budget Office found in its preliminary reading, the bill in its current

1:29.7

form could add $3.8 trillion to the deficit between 2026 and 2034.

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