First Word: House Rejects GOP Immigration Bill, Delays Votes on Another

The transcript covers a range of topics, starting with a discussion on US immigration policies, including temporary protection for Dreamers and the elimination of the diversity visa lottery. It highlights political perspectives from both parties, with comments from House Speaker Paul Ryan and California Democrat Norma Torres. The Supreme Court's decision to allow states to collect sales taxes from internet retailers is also discussed, overturning a 1992 ruling. Additionally, the transcript reports on mysterious health incidents affecting US embassy workers in Cuba. Finally, it provides an overview of Bloomberg's global news coverage.

What was one of the proposed changes in the immigration measure discussed?

• Reducing the number of work visas

• Providing temporary protection to Dreamers

• Increasing the number of diversity visas

• Allowing more family sponsorships

What personal experience did California Democrat Norma Torres share?

• She was detained in a freezing cell

• She was welcomed into a loving home

• She faced deportation threats

• She sponsored family members

What did House Speaker Paul Ryan say about the immigration votes?

• They are unnecessary

• They are seeds for an ultimate solution

• They are a waste of time

• They are a final solution

What did the Supreme Court rule regarding online sales taxes?

• Sales taxes are banned for online sales

• Online retailers must have a physical presence to be taxed

• States cannot collect sales taxes from online retailers

• States can collect sales taxes from online retailers

How many U.S. embassy workers in Cuba have been affected by mysterious health incidents?

• 10

• 20

• 25

• 15