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Nearly 12 Million Would Lose Their Health Care Coverage
“Republicans’ marquee domestic policy bill that is making its way through the Senate would result in deeper cuts and more Americans losing health insurance coverage than the original measure that…
Canada Says Trade Talks with U.S. Have Resumed
“Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late Sunday trade talks with U.S. have resumed after Canada rescinded its plan to tax U.S. technology firms,” the AP reports. Save to Favorites
No Room for Dissent in Trump’s GOP
Just hours after voting against a key procedural motion on President Trump’s tax bill, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he won’t seek reelection in 2026. The timing was no coincidence….
Republicans Face Ferocious Ad Campaign
“A ferocious advertising campaign is underway with passage of President Donald Trump’s landmark policy bill hanging in the balance, as political groups and business interests spent at least $35 million…
Senate GOP Upends Rules with Accounting Gimmick
New York Times: “This time around, Senate Republicans are instead invoking an alternative accounting method that wipes away the cost of extending tax cuts already in place. Republicans argue that…
Trump Celebrates Tillis Not Running for Re-Election
President Trump celebrated the retirement announcement of one of the two Republicans who voted against advancing his “big, beautiful bill,” Fox News reports. Said Trump: “Great News! ‘Senator’ Thom Tillis…
Trump Calls on Senate to Overrule Parliamentarian
President Trump urged Senate Republicans on Sunday to overrule the chamber’s parliamentarian in order to pass key parts of his sweeping domestic policy bill, The Hill reports. Save to Favorites
A Few Thoughts on the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
The Senate is poised to pass its version of President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill, despite a few Republican lawmakers dragging their feet and some last minute horse trading. But…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“This bill is a real piece of shit it and it would be excellent if that’s all anyone talked about for the next few days. Super interested in your think…
Where the Big, Beautiful Bill Stands
Playbook: “At this 11th hour, the megabill is effectively duct-taped together.” Save to Favorites
Louisiana Hospitals Predict ‘Devastation’
Every major health system in Louisiana is warning Speaker Mike Johnson and the rest of the state’s congressional delegation that the Senate GOP’s planned Medicaid cuts “would be historic in…
Trump Will Give ‘Temporary Pass’ for Some Migrants
“President Trump said that there will be a temporary pass issued for migrants working at farms and in the hospitality industry to allow employers to have more control after the…
Thom Tillis Will Not Run Again
Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican who has represented North Carolina in Washington for a decade and has clashed with President Donald Trump as recently as Saturday, announced Sunday he will…
White House Eyes Lawmaker to Challenge Massie
“White House officials will host Kentucky state Sen. Aaron Reed in the coming weeks for a discussion about challenging GOP Rep. Thomas Massie in next year’s Republican primary,” Politico reports….
Quote of the Day
“I don’t think that we should have billionaires.” — New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, on NBC News. Save to Favorites
Trump Threatens to Withhold Money from NYC
President Trump said that Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has to “do the right thing” if he’s elected, “or they’re not getting any money,” CNBC reports. Said Trump: “Whoever’s mayor…
Intercepted Call Downplayed Damage of U.S. Attack
“The United States obtained intercepted communication between senior Iranian officials discussing this month’s military strikes on Iran’s nuclear program and remarking that the attack was less devastating than they had…
Trump Doesn’t Expect to Extend Tariff Deadline
President Trump said he doesn’t think he’ll need to extend the July 9 trade deadline he has imposed on countries to secure deals with the US to avoid higher tariffs,…
Trump Says Iran Might Get Sanctions Relief
President Trump suggested he might back eventual sanctions relief for Iran “if they can be peaceful,” combining threats and the prospect of diplomacy after US strikes aimed at destroying Iranian…
GOP Megabill Would Add $3.3 Trillion to Debt
The CBO estimates that the Republican reconciliation bill that the Senate is considering will increase the deficit by nearly $3.3 trillion between 2025 to 2034, Bloomberg reports. Punchbowl News says…
