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GOP mega bill opposition, UPenn banns transgender athletes, Dalai Lama's reincarnation plan & more
CNN 5 Things
Jul 2, 2025

Some House Republicans' criticism of President Donald Trump's mega bill could delay or derail it's passing. We'll break down the deal the University of Pennsylvania made with the government over transgender athletes. A group of Democratic-led cities are suing the Trump administration over Obamacare changes. CNN has seen a intelligence assessment showing North Korea is set to send tens of thousand of more troops to help Russia. Plus, we'll tell you why China’s not happy with the Dalai Lama’s plan for his re-incarnation after death.