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One ‘big, beautiful’ flip-flop: Trump’s budget turns the Freedom Caucus back into the Fealty Caucus

NEWS ANALYSIS: Republicans of all stripes vowed to hold the line and then didn’t. But the Freedom Caucus pulled off the biggest retreat of the week, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Twisted arms and late-night deals: how Trump’s sweeping policy bill was passed

With narrow majorities and intra-party splits, Republicans faced a battle to give Trump his bill to sign – but they did it

The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2025

The House just passed Donald Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill.’ Here’s what that means for you

From tax cuts for wealthy Americans to cuts in benefits through Medicaid and SNAP, this legislation provides plenty of ammunition for the president’s political priorities.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Trump worked phones on ‘big beautiful bill’ — but left some arm-twisting to others - Roll Call

President Trump was heavily involved in helping craft a mammoth tax and spending bill, talking constantly with GOP leaders, sources said.

Roll Call · Jul 3, 2025

At the Races: OBBB vs. OBUB - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget reconciliation and campaign launches.

Roll Call · Jul 3, 2025

Mammoth budget bill heads to Trump’s desk in time for July Fourth - Roll Call

House Republicans pushed their sweeping tax and spending package across the finish line Thursday, handing Trump a major legislative victory.

Roll Call · Jul 3, 2025

AOC Slams GOP Sen. Who Criticized Trump's 'Big, Beautiful' Bill After Voting For It: 'Americans Are Going To Suffer'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski for saying Trump's "big, beautiful" bill is good for her state of Alaska but "not good enough for the rest of our nation"

Latin Times · Jul 3, 2025

Mike Johnson shamelessly keeping U.S. Congress ‘hostage’ to appease Trump’s soon-to-erupt rage over his ‘Big Ugly Bill’

If it comes to it, he is ready to get their "submission" by force.

We Got This Covered · Jul 3, 2025

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Reason · Jul 3, 2025

Musk Rebukes AOC For Saying He'll Benefit From Trump's 'Big, Beautiful' Bill: 'I've Been Super Clear That We Shouldn't Pass' It

Elon Musk rejected a speech by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that alleged he would benefit from Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill. "I have been super clear that we should not pass this bill," he said

Latin Times · Jul 3, 2025