Chip Roy comments on Senate revisions to GOP megabill: ‘Disgrace’
Rep. Chip Roy Criticizes Senate’s Tax and Spending Bill On Tuesday, Rep. Chip Roy from Texas expressed his disapproval of the Senate’s version of the GOP’s tax and spending bill, labeling it a “tragedy.” He anticipates significant changes will be required before the bill reaches the president. In an interview on Fox News’ “Faulkner Focus,” […]
Potential 2028 Democrats focus on Vance regarding GOP megabill tiebreaker
Democrats are expressing concern about a potential 2028 presidential candidate after Vice President Vance faced criticism for his decisive Senate vote in favor of President Trump’s extensive tax and spending package. Specifically, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) highlighted that Vance’s vote was pivotal in the legislation’s passage, which some see as an attempt to solidify support […]
Graham asserts exclusive power to determine if GOP megabill adheres to budget regulations
The Republican Speaker of the Senate has indicated that Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who chairs the Senate Budget Committee, has the exclusive power to assess whether the provisions of a significant bill infringe upon the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 or any other budget legislation. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) previously stated that the chair would not […]
CBO warns that the tax section of the GOP megabill might breach the Senate Byrd Rule
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has indicated that the taxes linked to President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” may contribute to the deficit after 2034, which is the conclusion of the 2020 budget window. This raises concerns about compliance with the Senate Byrd Rules. In a letter addressing Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), CBO Director Phillip Swagel […]
Thune and Vance reach agreement with Senate conservatives to protect GOP megabill
Senate Conservatives Reach Deal on Medicaid Spending Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Vice President Vance struck a deal late Saturday with a group of conservative senators aiming to cut Medicaid spending, attempting to slow down President Trump’s expansive bill. This agreement, formed in Thune’s office, led to Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) switching his […]
Preview of Sunday shows: Senate Democrats stand firm to postpone Trump megabill vote while Republicans pressure dissenters
The much-anticipated legislative package is facing challenges as it heads toward Senate voting after a turbulent week, with Republicans blocking amendments and scrutinizing various sections under the scrutiny of the Chamber of Commerce Congress. President Trump, eager to have a substantial bill ready by July 4th, is expected to apply pressure during an interview airing […]
Sheehy confirms he will support the Trump megabill but will spearhead opposition to land sales.
Senator Tim Sheehee from Montana has announced his intention to support the advancement of President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” but he plans to propose an amendment that would remove the measure allowing the sale of public land. Initially, Sheehee expressed concerns about the bill containing provisions for the sale of millions of acres of public […]
Collins and Hawley, two important holdouts, will back the progress of the GOP megabill.
On Saturday, Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) indicated they would support advancing the Senate version of President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” The text of the proposal was revealed by GOP sources on Friday. Collins mentioned her intention to vote for the measure due to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), but she […]
Zinke announces his opposition to the Senate megabill while advocating for public land sales.
Zinke Opposes Senate’s Public Land Sale Clauses Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke from Montana announced on Thursday that he will vote against the Senate’s GOP Megaville proposal due to its requirement to sell up to 1.2 million acres of public land. This internal conflict among Republicans regarding public land sales adds another layer of complexity to […]
Hassett promises trade agreements will follow the passage of the GOP megabill
Hassett Awaits Trump Trade Deal Announcement Kevin Hassett, the head of the White House National Economic Council, mentioned on Tuesday that he is looking forward to President Trump announcing a trade deal, but is waiting for it to clear Congress first. When queried about the status of the trade deal, Hassett noted the administration’s current […]