‘You’ve been so negative’: Trump scolds Ron Johnson into backing down from fierce megabill opposition Someone just got schooled. We Got This Covered · Jun 13, 2025
Trump wants tanks ‘all over the place’ at parade; Democrats see ‘egotistical’ show - Roll Call President Trump's military parade will feature hundreds of combat vehicles and thousands of troops, bringing warnings from Democrats. Roll Call · Jun 11, 2025
Republicans use LA protests to push holdouts to pass Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ House Speaker Mike Johnson says ‘it's those men and women, the federal law enforcement officers who deserve our support right now’ The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
Elon Musk’s crash-out killed conservatives’ momentum — and likely guaranteed passage of Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ ANALYSIS: Analysis: Musk choosing to go beyond just fiscal policy criticism and accuse Trump of ties to a famous accused pedophile likely guarantees Trump’s agenda will pass, writes Eric Garcia The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
Musk's Rage 'Helps Bolster' GOP Senator's Efforts Against Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' Lawmaker Says Sen. Ron Johnson said Elon Musk's dramatic feud with Donald Trump strengthens GOP resistance against the "big, beautiful bill." Latin Times · Jun 6, 2025
Musk’s tax bill attacks have rattled Republicans. But Trump still reigns supreme In the end, we’re likely to see a legislative pastiche – a Frankenstein’s monster forged by political necessity The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2025
Friday briefing: From White House sleepovers to Epstein allegations, how the relationship between Musk and Trump spectacularly imploded In today’s newsletter: The rift between the Tesla owner and the US president started with a broadside about government spending – but the true explanation may be much more personal The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2025
Medicare cuts in play as Senate GOP hones budget bill - Roll Call As Senate Republicans go deep into reconciliation bill-drafting mode, Medicare is increasingly coming up as a potential pay-for. Roll Call · Jun 5, 2025
‘Do we lose three votes here?’ Trump warns as Senate GOP threatens to torpedo House’s hard-fought SALT compromise Republicans don't care. We Got This Covered · Jun 5, 2025
Time and voters will determine who is right in current Medicaid fight - Roll Call Over a year from the 2026 midterms, it's too soon to say if Medicaid changes will prove politically popular or hurt Republicans in Congress. Roll Call · Jun 4, 2025
Musk sends Republicans into chaos as he shreds Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ — ‘He doesn’t get to vote’ Tesla billionaire’s tweet complicates Republican plan to pass the massive domestic spending bill, Eric Garcia reports from Capitol Hill The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025
Elon Musk calls Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill a ‘disgusting abomination’ The former head of Doge said the ‘outrageous’ tax bill would cause the deficit to grow to $2.5tn The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2025
Trump Slams Republican Senator Over Opposition To 'Big, Beautiful' Bill: 'His Ideas Are Actually Crazy' President Donald Trump slammed Republican Senator Rand Paul over his continued opposition to the tax cut and spending bill Latin Times · Jun 3, 2025
Five ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Tax Changes to Watch in the Senate The House passed its version of Trump’s "One Big, Beautiful Bill." Here’s what to look for as Senate Republicans take up the mega legislation. Kiplinger · Jun 3, 2025
International Business Times UK · Jun 3, 2025 Trump's Tax Plan in Turmoil: GOP Hawks Demand Spending Cuts Now Republican Senator Ron Johnson takes a stand against Trump's mega-bill, warning it could add trillions to the US debt. Will fiscal hawks force a rethink, or will Trump's tax cuts prevail?
Roll Call · Jun 2, 2025 Digital assets bill reclaims spotlight as reconciliation work goes on backstage - Roll Call Senate floor debate on a bipartisan stablecoins bill is expected this week as Senate Republicans work on changes to the reconciliation bill.
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2025 Elon Musk leaves a mess for Trump and Mike Johnson with DOGE exit ANALYSIS: Analysis: Musk’s deficit comments give conservatives the political cover they’d need to defy Trump and the White House, writes John Bowden
Al Jazeera · May 30, 2025 Trump’s plan to tax US college endowments: Who will that hurt and how much? Republicans say their new bill holds ‘woke’ universities and tax-exempt entities accountable.
The Independent UK · May 29, 2025 Sen. Ron Johnson hints he won’t run in 2028, potentially setting up a showdown in Wisconsin The senator told a crowd that he was “just a guy from Oshkosh, just trying to — literally trying to save this country.”
International Business Times · May 28, 2025 GOP Senator Insists Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Will 'Bankrupt American': 'It Has to Stop' A Republican Senator recently established himself as a strong opponent to Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful" spending bill, a comprehensive legislative Act which is inclusive of tax cuts, spending reforms, and policy changes.
Latin Times · May 28, 2025 GOP Senator Insists Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Will 'Mortgage Our Children's Future': 'It Has to Stop' A Republican Senator recently established himself as a strong opponent to Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful" spending bill, a comprehensive legislative Act which is inclusive of tax cuts, spending reforms, and policy changes.
Latin Times · May 26, 2025 Republican Senators Threaten To Derail Trump's 'Big, Beautiful' Bill: 'Would Explode The Debt' Republican Sen. Rand Paul said Trump's spending and tax cut bill would "explode the debt." Ron Johnson said the bill won't pass "until the president gets serious about spending reduction and reducing the deficit."
The Independent UK · May 25, 2025 MAGA showdown looming as conservative senators rage at parts of Trump bill: ‘It’s immoral, it’s wrong, it has to stop’ Senate Republicans can afford just three defections in budget reconciliation process
The Guardian - US · May 25, 2025 Top Republicans threaten to block Trump’s spending bill if national debt is not reduced Prominent US senators warn Trump to ‘get serious’ about addressing budget deficit or they will block ‘beautiful bill’
Roll Call · May 22, 2025 FDA won’t approve COVID shot for healthy, non-elderly population - Roll Call The Food and Drug Administration will no longer approve COVID-19 vaccines for healthy people under 65 without rigorous trials.