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Trump says Massie is 'gonna be history' as 'big, beautiful bill' jumps final hurdles to passage

July 1, 2025

Trump says Massie is 'gonna be history' as 'big, beautiful bill' jumps final hurdles to passage

Trump criticized Rep. Thomas Massie for opposing the "big beautiful bill," saying a primary challenger will likely unseat the Kentucky lawmaker.

House Republican files amendment to revert Trump-endorsed 'big, beautiful bill' back to initial House version

July 1, 2025

House Republican files amendment to revert Trump-endorsed 'big, beautiful bill' back to initial House version

Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles introduced an amendment to restore the Senate-approved One Big Beautiful Bill Act to its original House version, complaining Republicans "caved" to changes.

House Republicans push for quick vote on Senate-approved bill despite internal resistance

July 1, 2025

House Republicans push for quick vote on Senate-approved bill despite internal resistance

Capitol Hill braces for key House vote on Senate-approved legislation as Republican leadership navigates procedural hurdles and applies pressure on reluctant GOP members.

House Democrat announces he won't seek re-election in 2026

July 1, 2025

House Democrat announces he won't seek re-election in 2026

Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans of Pennsylvania announced that he will not seek re-election next year, but will finish out his current term.

Elon Musk indicates he'll donate to Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican who has been excoriated by Trump

July 1, 2025

Elon Musk indicates he'll donate to Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican who has been excoriated by Trump

Elon Musk has indicated that he will donate to Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican House lawmaker who President Donald Trump has repeatedly excoriated

Elon Musk says US is ruled by 'Porky Pig Party' as Trump defends his vision against former ally's criticism

June 30, 2025

Elon Musk says US is ruled by 'Porky Pig Party' as Trump defends his vision against former ally's criticism

Elon Musk continues criticism of Republican "big, beautiful bill" on X, calling it "insane spending" that increases debt ceiling by $5 trillion and threatening to form a new political party.

Is the VOA, DOA? With Kari Lake in charge of things, it might be

June 30, 2025

Is the VOA, DOA? With Kari Lake in charge of things, it might be

VOA is a major bone of contention for many lawmakers – which reared its head once again when Agency for Global Media Special Advisor Kari Lake spoke before a House committee.

Mike Lee preemptively drops 'big beautiful bill' provision to sell federal lands that riled GOP colleagues

June 29, 2025

Mike Lee preemptively drops 'big beautiful bill' provision to sell federal lands that riled GOP colleagues

Utah Sen. Mike Lee withdraws public lands sale provision from the "big beautiful bill" after facing opposition from Republican colleagues ahead of July 4th deadline.

Trump golfs with Republican senators Schmitt, Graham and Paul ahead of 'Big, Beautiful Bill' vote

June 28, 2025

Trump golfs with Republican senators Schmitt, Graham and Paul ahead of 'Big, Beautiful Bill' vote

President Donald Trump played golf with Republican senators as they work to pass the "Big, Beautiful Bill" by July 4, with Trump endorsing the latest revisions.

Trump touts success of Iran strikes and attack's initial damage assessments during 23rd week in office

June 28, 2025

Trump touts success of Iran strikes and attack's initial damage assessments during 23rd week in office

Trump continued to brag about the success of U.S. strikes against Iran, and also attended the NATO Summit this week.