SUMMARY: The Republican Party’s economic policy under Trump’s second term is at a crossroads, torn between traditional free-market principles and a new populist approach. Key issues include tax policies—whether to maintain the “No new taxes” stance or tax the rich as Trump suggests—healthcare, green energy investments, deficit spending, and trade. House Speaker Mike Johnson leads efforts on a $6 trillion tax and spending bill amid internal GOP divisions. Moderate Republicans resist Medicaid cuts and rolling back green energy credits, while conservatives demand deeper spending cuts to curb deficits. Trump’s mixed messages on tax rates add complexity as the party pushes forward largely without Democrats.

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SUMMARY: Two months ago, the U.S. proposed a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, accepted by Ukraine but rejected by Russia, which feared it would aid Ukraine and Western allies. Since then, Russian attacks, including missile and drone strikes, have targeted civilian areas along the front line, killing at least 117 civilians and wounding over 1,000 in long-range assaults. Notable deadly attacks include strikes in Sumy, Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih, and Kyiv, with many casualties including children. Despite brief Russian ceasefires for Easter and Victory Day, violations persisted. Ukraine continues drone attacks on Russian regions, including Moscow. Both sides remain engaged in intense conflict.

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SUMMARY: South Florida will experience a warm and mostly dry weekend, with rising humidity. Saturday starts mild with mid to upper 70s, warming to mid to upper 80s but feeling closer to 90 due to humidity. Mother’s Day remains mostly dry with a slight 10% chance of a stray shower near the Everglades, not affecting major areas. Beachgoers should beware of high rip currents and extreme UV levels. Southeast winds will be around 10-15 mph. Wet weather is expected to arrive Monday through Tuesday from a low-pressure system bringing heavy rain, storms, and potential flooding, clearing by Wednesday. Temperatures remain in the mid to upper 80s into next week.

CBS News Miami’s meteorologist Shane Hinton’s weather outlook for South Florida.

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