Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday dismissed the debt-focused <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/elon-musk-warns-republicans-vote-for-big-beautiful-bill-lose-your-next-primary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">attacks</a> by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk against Republicans who back the &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill&#8221; championed by President Donald Trump.
During an evening interview on Fox News, Bessent assured host Laura Ingraham that the legislation would be the start of Washington&#8217;s effort to get its financial house in order, after being pressed on Musk&#8217;s threat to back primary challengers against GOP lawmakers who vote for it.
&#8220;As I said earlier this morning, I think if Elon sticks to rockets, I will stick to finance,&#8221; Bessent said, alluding to how Musk owns SpaceX. &#8220;And, you know, I am confident that this bill is going to pay down the debt and there were 50 senators who weren’t threatened by his words.&#8221;
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Bessent fires back at <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> criticism
“If Elon sticks to rockets, I&#8217;ll stick to finance. I&#8217;m confident this bill pays down debt. 50 senators weren’t threatened by his words— <a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a> broke the tie. Trump’s shown incredible leadership moving this forward.” —Treasury… <a href="https://t.co/Rqxpp7DXeU">pic.twitter.com/Rqxpp7DXeU</a>
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) <a href="https://twitter.com/IngrahamAngle/status/1940193218060026061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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GOP leaders in Congress have been racing to get the legislation to Trump by his stated deadline of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/down-to-the-wire-can-congress-meet-trumps-july-4-deadline-for-the-big-beautiful-bill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">July 4</a>. Topline items include extending the 2017 tax cuts, which are set to expire at the end of this year; boosting funds for border security and the military; cutting red tape for American energy production; and raising the debt ceiling by trillions of dollars.
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The Senate <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-scores-major-victory-as-vance-helps-push-big-beautiful-bill-through-senate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">passed</a> on Tuesday the 800+<a href="https://x.com/jamiedupree/status/1940096392199852393" target="_blank" rel="noopener">page</a> bill, which aims to fulfill many of Trump&#8217;s spending and tax-cut goals for his second term, by a 51-50 vote. Vice President JD Vance broke a tie after three Republicans — Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Susan Collins (R-ME) — broke ranks and opposed the measure.
In addition to raising concerns about Medicaid cuts, critics of the bill are spooked by estimates showing it would add trillions of dollars to the national debt. Its defenders insist the legislation will help grow the economy in a way that crushes the problem in the long term.
Musk, whose alliance with President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-says-hes-very-disappointed-with-elon-musk-fires-back" target="_blank" rel="noopener">crumbled</a> several weeks ago after he began openly criticizing the &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill,&#8221; warned on Monday that he would actively work toward ensuring GOP lawmakers who voted for the legislation, despite GOP campaign promises to rein in government spending, get voted out of office.
&#8220;Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame!&#8221; Musk <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1939776586989150590" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> in a post on X. &#8220;And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth.&#8221;
Such a move would mark a massive turnaround for Musk, who <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/31/elon-musk-trump-donor-2024-election/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spent more</a> than $250 million to help Trump and other Republicans win elections last year before spearheading the current administration&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) effort through roughly the end of May with a stated mission of getting rid of waste, fraud, and abuse.
Trump <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-doge-is-the-monster-that-might-have-to-go-back-and-eat-elon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shot back</a> at Musk, who also proposed a new political party, suggesting that &#8220;DOGE is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon&#8221; and suggested any subsidies his companies get might be in jeopardy. The president himself threatened to rally behind primary challengers against Republicans who oppose the bill. One of them, Tillis, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/tillis-buckles-to-trump-threat-wont-seek-reelection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> on Sunday that he would not seek re-election. Another is Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), whom Musk <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/elon-musk-warns-republicans-vote-for-big-beautiful-bill-lose-your-next-primary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> he would support.
Bessent voiced confidence in the bill&#8217;s prospects as the House considered the Senate-amended version, even as some GOP lawmakers derided <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/here-are-the-major-things-the-senate-changed-in-the-big-beautiful-bill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">changes</a> made by the upper chamber.
&#8220;President Trump has shown incredible leadership on this and in conjunction with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA),&#8221; Bessent said, &#8220;I think they are going to hold the majorities together and push this forward.&#8221;

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

‘If Elon Sticks To Rockets, I Will Stick To Finance’: Bessent Shrugs Off Musk Debt Drama

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President Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill heads back to the House after a marathon Senate session – and a tie-breaking vote from JD Vance. Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis put aside past differences at Alligator Alcatraz — touting the power of their federal-state alliance. And, Bryan Kohberger avoids the death penalty – pleading guilty to murdering four Idaho students.
It’s Wednesday, July 2, and this is the news you need to know to start your day.
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<h2>The Senate Passes Trump&#8217;s Big, Beautiful Bill</h2>
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Topline: After a marathon vote in Congress, the Senate narrowly passed Donald Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill, pushing his sweeping policy agenda toward the finish line.
Senators and their staff spent the last 48 hours debating the bill non-stop — in what Washington calls a Vote-a-Rama, where members submit last minute amendments before a final vote. Votes were held on 45 proposed amendments covering everything from Medicare cuts and electric car subsidies to health care for illegal immigrants and Planned Parenthood funding. That process went all night Monday and well into Tuesday afternoon.
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Democrats made clear that they viewed the Vote-a-Rama as a means of forcing Republicans to go on the record with their views, but more importantly, to stall. That tactic angered Republicans and even some Democrats who opposed the bill, including Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman.
“Oh my God, I just want to go home,” Fetterman <a href="https://x.com/niceblackdude/status/1939829913873522764">said</a> during the Vote-a-Rama. “Keeping us here until some ungodly hour isn’t helping anyone.”
Given their slim majority, the GOP could only afford to lose three Republican votes. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Susan Collins (R-ME) were definite no votes, so it came down to Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski. Ultimately, GOP leadership won her over by offering major concessions, exempting Alaska from a number of funding cuts in the bill. The final tally was 50-50, allowing Vice President JD Vance to step in and cast the deciding vote.
The bill will now head to the House, where it’s expected to pass, though not without some difficulty – some hardline Republicans have expressed concerns about some of the Senate’s changes. Given the delay from Senate Democrats, the bill might not be voted on before President Trump’s desired deadline of July 4th. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has said he would honor the customary 72 hour period to allow members three days to review the legislation – so it’ll be tight.
<h2>Trump-DeSantis Alliance &amp; Alligator Alcatraz</h2>
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Topline: President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference down at the state’s new “Alligator Alcatraz” on Tuesday.
Trump and DeSantis have reconciled since Trump beat the Florida governor in the GOP presidential primary last year, and Trump’s win in November pushed the two even closer, especially on immigration, but also on other issues as well.
“Ron, I would like to thank you, personally,” Trump said during a joint press conference. “You&#8217;re my friend. You will always be my friend. We may have some skirmishes even in the future &#8212; I doubt it &#8212; but I will always come back. We have blood that seems to match pretty well. We have a relationship that&#8217;s been a very strong one.”
DeSantis is term-limited as Florida’s governor, and he signaled that his wife Casey may jump into the 2026 race to replace him. An endorsement from Trump would be a huge boon in a Republican primary that has the potential to be extraordinarily competitive.
The press conference took place during a visit to Alligator Alcatraz – an immigration facility being built in the everglades. It could hold thousands of illegal aliens slated for deportation. In addition to the new detention facility, Trump also plans to deputize Florida National Guardsmen as immigration judges, which could massively cut down the time it takes to schedule immigration hearings – from a matter of years to just a few days.
Detention capacity has been a big constraint to Trump’s immigration agenda. That’s why we’ve seen the Trump administration partner with El Salvador, for instance, to hold illegal aliens, or ship them to Guantanamo Bay. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is now arresting hundreds of illegal aliens a day, and Trump is doing whatever he can to make sure none of them are released back into the public after they’ve been caught.
<h2>Accused Murderer Accepts Plea Deal</h2>
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Topline: The man accused of the 2022 Idaho murders has accepted a plea deal. The death penalty trial was originally set to begin on August 18th.
Byran Kohberger will accept the prosecution’s plea deal and plead guilty to all charges. Those include four counts of murder, as well as burglary. In exchange, the state has agreed to take the death penalty off the table – he will serve four consecutive life sentences with no possibility of parole, and he has waived the right to appeal. There will be a change of plea hearing on Wednesday, which may provide some closure for the families of the four victims: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?cs=0&amp;sca_esv=6bab3b4dfd99b83d&amp;q=Kaylee+Goncalves&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiu1p60rZyOAxVdfzABHekEHXIQxccNegQIAhAC&amp;mstk=AUtExfAVHVDRi0V94ynk_-wXgwIe9p6AbGoJuzIiz0pCF7FCYFcqYP56aFCt_vMqUu7B0VzjpVsJ9CGG0U3uDDXjN-z2UWJXiAHpe-5dMrBL7SAcF26kj_tjAaHGQcYI7dU2WDq4CZwgj7-Gz0zgIEWPtFN-mEm4Jlb7ZlpRJ3ZAUROmbhuXvcRt8tahCE8pRTkhpY9R&amp;csui=3">Kaylee Goncalves</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/search?cs=0&amp;sca_esv=6bab3b4dfd99b83d&amp;q=Madison+Mogen&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiu1p60rZyOAxVdfzABHekEHXIQxccNegQIAhAD&amp;mstk=AUtExfAVHVDRi0V94ynk_-wXgwIe9p6AbGoJuzIiz0pCF7FCYFcqYP56aFCt_vMqUu7B0VzjpVsJ9CGG0U3uDDXjN-z2UWJXiAHpe-5dMrBL7SAcF26kj_tjAaHGQcYI7dU2WDq4CZwgj7-Gz0zgIEWPtFN-mEm4Jlb7ZlpRJ3ZAUROmbhuXvcRt8tahCE8pRTkhpY9R&amp;csui=3">Madison Mogen</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/search?cs=0&amp;sca_esv=6bab3b4dfd99b83d&amp;q=Xana+Kernodle&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiu1p60rZyOAxVdfzABHekEHXIQxccNegQIAhAE&amp;mstk=AUtExfAVHVDRi0V94ynk_-wXgwIe9p6AbGoJuzIiz0pCF7FCYFcqYP56aFCt_vMqUu7B0VzjpVsJ9CGG0U3uDDXjN-z2UWJXiAHpe-5dMrBL7SAcF26kj_tjAaHGQcYI7dU2WDq4CZwgj7-Gz0zgIEWPtFN-mEm4Jlb7ZlpRJ3ZAUROmbhuXvcRt8tahCE8pRTkhpY9R&amp;csui=3">Xana Kernodle</a>, and <a href="https://www.google.com/search?cs=0&amp;sca_esv=6bab3b4dfd99b83d&amp;q=Ethan+Chapin&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiu1p60rZyOAxVdfzABHekEHXIQxccNegQIAhAF&amp;mstk=AUtExfAVHVDRi0V94ynk_-wXgwIe9p6AbGoJuzIiz0pCF7FCYFcqYP56aFCt_vMqUu7B0VzjpVsJ9CGG0U3uDDXjN-z2UWJXiAHpe-5dMrBL7SAcF26kj_tjAaHGQcYI7dU2WDq4CZwgj7-Gz0zgIEWPtFN-mEm4Jlb7ZlpRJ3ZAUROmbhuXvcRt8tahCE8pRTkhpY9R&amp;csui=3">Ethan Chapin</a>.
Kaylee Goncalves&#8217; sister Aubrie called the decision to take the death penalty off the table “shocking and cruel.” The family posted a statement to social media saying, “We are beyond furious at the state of Idaho. They have failed us.”
The defense has maintained that Kohberger is innocent, although initially the evidence against him seemed overwhelming. His car was caught on surveillance, his cell phone data was consistent with him being near the scene &#8212; not just on the night of the murder, but the next morning, and on about a dozen occasions leading up to the crime, always late at night. Most damning, his DNA was found on the knife sheath left at the scene, and his purchase history showed a black ski mask similar to the one described by the witness. He was also a criminology student with apparent interest in serial killers.
Defense attorney Anne Taylor did raise arguments for reasonable doubt. First, she filed a motion to have the DNA evidence thrown out because it was obtained, according to her, through an illegal genealogy search – that would have been devastating to the prosecution&#8217;s case. She also raised the issue of mystery DNA found in the bloody handprint. Investigators determined that there was DNA from two mystery males found in that print on the bannister, and DNA from a third mystery male was found on a glove outside the residence. There was also DNA from multiple individuals found under the fingernails of one of the victims, although it was inconclusive. The defense was planning to float an alternative suspect theory, and all they had to do was make one juror have doubts. These issues also could have theoretically provided fertile ground for appeals down the road.
However, in the past week, the judge dismissed the defense’s attempt to introduce alternative suspects. And not long before that, it was revealed that a DoorDash driver may have been at the scene delivering food at 4 a.m. when the crime occurred. In leaked police interview footage, that driver can be heard saying, “I saw Bryan there,” and she claimed she parked next to him.

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Morning Brief: Senate Passes The Big Beautiful Bill, Alligator Alcatraz & Idaho Plea Deal

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President Donald Trump scored another major legislative victory on Tuesday with the GOP-led Senate narrowly passing &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill&#8221; with the help of Vice President JD Vance, keeping alive the prospect of Congress getting the centerpiece measure to his desk by Independence Day.
The 800-<a href="https://x.com/jamiedupree/status/1940096392199852393" target="_blank" rel="noopener">page</a>-plus bill, which aims to fulfill many of Trump&#8217;s spending and tax-cut goals for his second term, triumphed in a 51-50 vote after a marathon &#8220;vote-a-rama&#8221; session on amendments and intense deliberations between members during which leadership managed to win over just enough Republicans to get the measure over the finish line.
Because the bill is making its way through Congress through the budget reconciliation process, the Senate was able to bypass the 60-vote filibuster and pass the measure with only a simple majority. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), who raised concerns about Medicaid cuts, and Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Susan Collins (R-ME) voted against the bill with the Democrats and independents. Vance broke a 50-50 tie.
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GOP leaders in the House and Senate have been racing to get the bill to Trump by his stated deadline of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/down-to-the-wire-can-congress-meet-trumps-july-4-deadline-for-the-big-beautiful-bill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">July 4</a>. Topline items include extending the 2017 tax cuts, which are set to expire at the end of this year, boosting funds for border security and the military, cutting red tape for American energy production, and raising the debt ceiling by trillions of dollars.
&#8220;Republicans, the One Big Beautiful Bill, perhaps the greatest and most important of its kind in history, gives the largest Tax Cuts and Border Security ever, Jobs by the Millions, Military/Vets increases, and so much more,&#8221; Trump said in an overnight <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114775981239886599" target="_blank" rel="noopener">post</a> on Truth Social. &#8220;The failure to pass means a whopping 68% Tax increase, the largest in history!!!&#8221;
Now the bill is headed back to the House, where it initially <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/house-passes-one-big-beautiful-bill-in-massive-win-for-trump" target="_blank" rel="noopener">passed</a> in late May. The House Rules Committee is expected to meet as early as noon. If the panel is able to pass a rule for consideration of the bill, the full House will come into play. However, there will likely not be a quick resolution. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUAhVS_GsVs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> last week that he would honor the customary 72 hours to allow members three days to review the text of the legislation. He also <a href="https://x.com/meredithllee/status/1938613838582026495" target="_blank" rel="noopener">conceded</a> that it is &#8220;possible&#8221; the bill&#8217;s timeline may slide past July 4, Trump&#8217;s stated deadline.
Many changes have been made over the past month. That is due in part to the Senate Parliamentarian <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/gop-furious-as-unelected-bureaucrat-yanks-conservative-elements-from-big-beautiful-bill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">determining</a> that certain provisions did not adhere to the rules for the reconciliation process.
Sections that did not make the final cut included a 10-year artificial intelligence law <a href="https://x.com/commercedems/status/1939989882874519711" target="_blank" rel="noopener">moratorium</a> on the states and a <a href="https://x.com/SenMikeLee/status/1939132778605388207" target="_blank" rel="noopener">proposal</a> from Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) to sell public lands.
Ultimately, the process could come down to a Friday showdown on the House floor. Fiscal hawks in the lower chamber have been raising concerns about the Senate version <a href="https://x.com/freedomcaucus/status/1939739118113546623" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ballooning</a> the national debt. Any further changes would need to be approved by the House and Senate.
Johnson <a href="https://x.com/SpeakerJohnson/status/1939742277686964474" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> in a post on X that the bill will be &#8220;JET FUEL&#8221; for the United States economy. &#8220;It makes the Trump tax cuts permanent, eliminates taxes on tips and overtime, provides tax relief for seniors, and slashes regulations to spur job creation and economic growth,&#8221; he added.
Trump has threatened to back primary challengers against Republicans who have opposed the &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill.&#8221; One of them, Tillis, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/tillis-buckles-to-trump-threat-wont-seek-reelection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> on Sunday he would not seek re-election. Another is Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), whom billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/elon-musk-warns-republicans-vote-for-big-beautiful-bill-lose-your-next-primary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> he would support, while also warning Republicans who voted to pass the legislation that he would actively work to ensure they lose their next primary.

US President Donald Trump, alongside Vice President JD Vance

Trump Scores Major Victory As Vance Helps Push ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Through Senate

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President Donald Trump urged the Senate to get his “One Big, Beautiful Bill” over the finish line as a few Republican senators appear to be holding out. 
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday morning, Trump said he was confident that the bill, which provides funding for border security and makes his 2017 tax cuts permanent, would make it out of the chamber. Vice President JD Vance arrived at the Capitol early Tuesday morning, as his vote might be needed to break a tie if three Republican senators vote against it. 
“Republicans, the One Big Beautiful Bill, perhaps the greatest and most important of its kind in history, gives the largest Tax Cuts and Border Security ever, Jobs by the Millions, Military/Vets increases, and so much more. The failure to pass means a whopping 68% Tax increase, the largest in history!!!” Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday night. 
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) said he expects a vote on the full bill Tuesday morning after 45 consecutive votes on amendments to the bill, which began on Monday and continued throughout the night. 
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Republican Senators who indicated they will not support the spending package include Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Senator Susan Collins of Maine are also reportedly on the fence. Murkowski has been meeting with GOP leadership on Tuesday morning. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5378852-thune-senate-republicans-deal-murkowski-trump-megabill/">said</a> on Tuesday morning that he believed that he had a deal in place with Murkowski to get the bill across the finish line. 
Trump was asked Tuesday morning about what could be done to placate Murkowski, and he said that he wasn’t sure. 
“Who knows? You tell me,” he said. “Alaska&#8217;s done so well with me. There&#8217;s never been a president better to Alaska than me. But it doesn&#8217;t mean people appreciate it.”
At the same time, Trump said that he would still like the bill to be passed by the Fourth of July deadline he had given, but that he could be open to extending the date. 
“I&#8217;d love to do July 4th, but I think it&#8217;s very hard to do July 4th. It was two months ago, I would think maybe July 4th, but somewhere around there,” he said. 
Provisions included in the bill are the imposition of work requirements on certain able-bodied adults to be eligible for welfare programs such as Medicaid and food stamps, the end of taxes on tips and overtime, a one-year cut in funding for Planned Parenthood, the funding of Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Golden Dome&#8221; missile defense program, and an increase in funding for border security. 
One measure that was removed from the bill by the Senate Parliamentarian was a provision that would have ended all federal funding for transgender procedures for both children and adults.

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Trump Rallies Republicans To Back ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ And Seize Defining Legislative Moment

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Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) irritated members of his own party by complaining about Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer&#8217;s (D-NY) move to force a clerk to read President Donald Trump&#8217;s One Big, Beautiful Bill in its entirety — and then complaining that the extra time spent on Capitol Hill had resulted in him missing out on a family vacation.
Schumer forced the move on Saturday, saying, &#8220;I will object to Republicans moving forward on their Big, Ugly Bill without reading it on the Senate floor. Republicans won’t tell America what’s in the bill. So Democrats are forcing it to be read start to finish on the floor. We will be here all night if that’s what it takes to read it.&#8221;
Fetterman made it clear that he was unhappy with the move from the start, saying, &#8220;It&#8217;s not like it&#8217;s pathetic to force the clerk to read it or anything.&#8221;
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Fetterman not really happy with Dems forcing the clerk to read the bill: “it’s not like it’s pathetic to force the clerk to read it or anything”
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The delay apparently put the Pennsylvania senator off his family vacation at the beach, another development that left him none too pleased.
&#8220;Oh my God, I just want to go home,” the Pennsylvania Democrat told reporters on Monday. “I’ve already missed our entire trip to the beach, my family&#8217;s going to be back before we do … I’m going to vote no. There’s no drama that — we know [how] the votes are going to go. The only interesting votes are going to be on the margins, whether that&#8217;s Collins or Johnson, but all the Democrats, we all know how that&#8217;s going to go &#8230; I don’t think it’s really helpful to put people here until some ungodly hour.&#8221;
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🚨 SENATOR JOHN FETTERMAN (D-PA) FUMES over extended voting on the Big Bill: “Oh my God, I just want to go home.&#8221;
&#8220;I&#8217;ve already I&#8217;ve missed our entire trip to the beach…I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s really helpful to put people here till some ungodly hour.&#8221;<a href="https://t.co/37nFBMtTLV">pic.twitter.com/37nFBMtTLV</a>
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Critics then turned on Fetterman, complaining that he was so worried about a family vacation that he didn&#8217;t care about working for the people who elected him.
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) said, &#8220;There is always dignity in fighting for the American people. We should be here fighting for the American people. I don&#8217;t care if it takes a month.&#8221;
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JUST NOW: Mark Kelly speaks on John Fetterman’s comments: “There is always dignity in fighting for the American people. We should be here fighting for the American people. I don&#8217;t care if it takes a month” <a href="https://t.co/f74g2yJXle">pic.twitter.com/f74g2yJXle</a>
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Criticisms aside, Fetterman is likely correct in his assessment that it will be the fringe votes that drive whether or not the One Big, Beautiful Bill makes it across the finish line.

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Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Monday he will actively work toward ensuring GOP lawmakers who vote to pass the &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill&#8221; despite campaigning on promises to rein in government spending will lose their primaries.
The warning from Musk, whose alliance with President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-says-hes-very-disappointed-with-elon-musk-fires-back" target="_blank" rel="noopener">crumbled</a> several weeks ago after he began openly criticizing the legislation, came as Republicans worked toward getting the 900-page-plus measure passed by the end of this week through the budget reconciliation process.
&#8220;Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame!&#8221; Musk <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1939776586989150590" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> in a post on X. &#8220;And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth.&#8221;
Such a move would mark a huge turnaround for Musk, who <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/31/elon-musk-trump-donor-2024-election/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spent more</a> than $250 million to help Trump and other Republicans win elections last year before spearheading the current administration&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency effort through last month with a stated mission of getting rid of waste, fraud, and abuse.
Musk also <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1939769910156304866" target="_blank" rel="noopener">chided</a> members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus and begrudged how the bill may phase out green energy tax credits that could <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/senate-megabill-stuns-the-clean-energy-industry-with-a-new-excise-tax-b1251d01?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=ASWzDAhG_LnmWZC4DkC35HF0UbvFjFx8HIJKtxSkrEFzTJqJITQN0NIbhONydttyrLI%3D&amp;gaa_ts=6863051e&amp;gaa_sig=68b8EmgvRi7xWB9FzYX3zokwhT9RY-VH5HOyAkOQBC4jeVIFlZJpZAJAEnqy-gBem47wPHozbXhoNJGdJPpsAg%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener">impact</a> customers of his Tesla business. He even proposed the creation of a new political party.
&#8220;It is obvious with the insane spending of this bill, which increases the debt ceiling by a record FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS that we live in a one-party country – the PORKY PIG PARTY!! Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people,&#8221; he <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1939762942851027127" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>, adding <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1939806847504105683" target="_blank" rel="noopener">later</a>, &#8220;If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day. Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a VOICE.&#8221;
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Trump has similarly threatened to back primary challengers against Republicans, but he did so against those who have spoken out against the &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill.&#8221; One of them, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/tillis-buckles-to-trump-threat-wont-seek-reelection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> on Sunday he would not seek re-election. Another is Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), whom Musk <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1939823052566708554" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> he would support.
GOP leaders in the House and Senate are racing to get the legislation, which aims to fulfill many of Trump&#8217;s spending and tax-cut goals for his second term, to the president&#8217;s desk by his stated deadline of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/down-to-the-wire-can-congress-meet-trumps-july-4-deadline-for-the-big-beautiful-bill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">July 4</a>. Topline items include extending the 2017 tax cuts set to expire at the end of this year, boosting funds for border security, and cutting red tape for American energy production.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) <a href="https://x.com/SpeakerJohnson/status/1939742277686964474" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> in a post on X the bill will be &#8220;JET FUEL&#8221; for the United States economy. &#8220;It makes the Trump tax cuts permanent, eliminates taxes on tips and overtime, provides tax relief for seniors, and slashes regulations to spur job creation and economic growth,&#8221; he said.
While the legislation did initially pass out of the House in late May, provisions in the bill have undergone a makeover, in part because the Senate parliamentarian <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/gop-furious-as-unelected-bureaucrat-yanks-conservative-elements-from-big-beautiful-bill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">determined</a> they did not adhere to rules for reconciliation. As of press time, the process was ongoing as the upper chamber worked through a vote-a-rama on amendments.
Some, but not all <a href="https://x.com/JohnCornyn/status/1939786916527735287" target="_blank" rel="noopener">proposed</a> reforms, including an offering from Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) to &#8220;punish states that give Medicaid benefits to illegal aliens convicted or charged with crimes like murder or sex trafficking,&#8221; do not appear to be making it into the final product.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), one of the Freedom Caucus members singled out by Musk, took a swipe at Senate Republicans for how their version of the bill is shaping up.
&#8220;We’d be in a much better spot if Republican Senators (applying for K St) showed half as much passion for tackling $37 trillion in debt and inflation as they do for preserving [Former President Joe] Biden’s green subsidies,&#8221; Roy <a href="https://x.com/chiproytx/status/1939768941515030539" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> in a post on X.

Elon Musk Warns Republicans: Vote For ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ Lose Your Next Primary

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Election

Lawmakers in the GOP-led Congress are racing to pass the &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill&#8221; in order to get it to President Donald Trump&#8217;s desk by his July 4 deadline — Friday. Can it be done? Yes, but the timeline is extremely tight.
The legislation, which spans more than 900 pages, aims to fulfill many of Trump&#8217;s spending and tax-cut goals for his second term. While it did narrowly <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/house-passes-one-big-beautiful-bill-in-massive-win-for-trump" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pass</a> out of the House in late May, provisions in the bill have undergone a makeover, in part because the Senate parliamentarian <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/gop-furious-as-unelected-bureaucrat-yanks-conservative-elements-from-big-beautiful-bill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ruled</a> that certain sections flagged by Democrats violated the Byrd Rule, which demands they stay focused on the budget.
Republican senators worked through the weekend to get the bill close to the finish line. They <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-clears-key-senate-hurdle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">voted</a> to begin consideration of the legislation before Democrats asked the clerks to read the entire package, which took roughly 16 hours. By Monday afternoon, senators were in the midst of a &#8220;vote-a-rama&#8221; for amendments that might last all day. A final vote could happen sometime before or after midnight.
With the expectation that the Senate manages to pass the bill — an outcome that would require only a simple majority because it is being considered through the budget reconciliation process that allows the upper chamber to bypass the filibuster — the House is gearing up to do its part.
House Rules Committee members were <a href="https://x.com/liz_elkind/status/1939680529017663563" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly</a> advised to prepare for a noon meeting on Tuesday. If the panel is able to pass a rule for consideration of the bill, the full House will come into play. However, there will likely not be a quick final vote. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUAhVS_GsVs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> last week that he would honor the customary 72 hours to allow members three days to review the text of the legislation. He also <a href="https://x.com/meredithllee/status/1938613838582026495" target="_blank" rel="noopener">conceded</a> that it is &#8220;possible&#8221; the bill&#8217;s timeline may slide past July 4.
Ultimately, the process could come down to a Friday showdown on the House floor. The bill&#8217;s fate is unclear as negotiations were still underway as of press time. Any last-minute changes threaten to add more time as they would need to be approved by both chambers of Congress.
Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114770861740243689" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sounded</a> optimistic overnight, saying in a post on Truth Social, &#8220;ONE GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL, is moving along nicely! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!&#8221;

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Down To The Wire: Can Congress Meet Trump’s July 4 Deadline For The ‘Big, Beautiful Bill?’

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is facing accusations of lying under oath to Congress last week after denying the central bank&#8217;s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation would include lavish amenities like private dining rooms and special elevators, despite planning documents revealing precisely those features.
Government planning documents reviewed by the Senate Banking Committee, first <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/06/30/business/jerome-powell-accused-of-lying-to-congress-over-2-5b-palace-of-versailles-hq-revamp/">revealed</a> by the New York Post, directly contradict Powell&#8217;s claims, specifically mentioning &#8220;private dining rooms&#8221; and a &#8220;Governors&#8217; private elevator,&#8221; as well as &#8220;vegetated roof terraces&#8221; for &#8220;urban wildlife and pollinators.&#8221;
&#8220;There&#8217;s no VIP dining room, there&#8217;s no new marble. There are no special elevators,&#8221; Powell claimed under oath on Wednesday. &#8220;There are no new water features, there&#8217;s no beehives, and there&#8217;s no roof terrace gardens.&#8221;
Powell&#8217;s testimony directly contradicts government planning documents that have not been revised since their approval in 2021.
&#8220;The private dining rooms on Level 4 (of the Fed&#8217;s Eccles building) will be restored,&#8221; reads one excerpt from the filing with the National Capital Planning Commission. &#8220;The Governors&#8217; private elevator will be extended to discharge at the dining suite level.&#8221;
According to the Post, the filing also explicitly mentions &#8220;vegetated roof terraces&#8221; featuring &#8220;urban wildlife and pollinators&#8221; in addition to new marble and water features.
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), chair of the Senate Banking Committee, branded the renovations &#8220;luxury upgrades that feel more like they belong in the Palace of Versailles.&#8221;
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Powell dismissed the price tag for the revamp, which exceeded the original estimate of $1.9 billion by 30%, saying in Wednesday&#8217;s hearing that &#8220;the cost overruns are what they are.&#8221;
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), a majority member of the committee, said Powell &#8220;was clearly not prepared for his testimony, and should be embarrassed.&#8221;
&#8220;He made a number of factually inaccurate statements to the Committee regarding the Fed&#8217;s plush private dining room and elevator, skylights, water features, and roof terrace,&#8221; Lummis told the Post. &#8220;This is typical of the mismanagement and &#8216;don&#8217;t bother me&#8217; attitude that Chair Powell has always shown.&#8221;
Andrew T. Levin, a professor of economics at Dartmouth College who served as an economist and advisor to the Fed&#8217;s board for 20 years, called for congressional action, slamming Powell in a statement to the Post.
&#8220;A top Fed official cannot be permitted to make false statements under oath at a congressional hearing. Such statements must be promptly corrected, and in egregious cases, subject to censure by the Senate,&#8221; Levin said.
Former Department of Government Efficiency chief Elon Musk previously called the news about the Fed&#8217;s headquarters revamp &#8220;an eyebrow raiser&#8221; and suggested the department should investigate the spending.
The controversy arises as the Fed grapples with mounting financial losses totaling $233 billion over the past three years, including a record $114.6 billion loss in 2023 — the first time in its history that the central bank has operated in the red.
Powell, whose term as Fed Chair ends in May 2026 unless renominated by President Trump, is facing scathing criticism from the president over the central bank&#8217;s refusal to cut interest rates, adding to the mounting pressure on the embattled Fed Chair.

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As the state representative for Tennessee’s 65th District, I’ve heard loud and clear from the hardworking people of Williamson County: They want a government that delivers results — not excuses.
Right now, Congress has a golden opportunity to do just that by passing President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This transformative legislation, which passed the House by a narrow 215-214 vote on May 22, is a bold blueprint for prosperity, security and opportunity.
Unfortunately, this important bill — one that cuts taxes, secures the border, and begins undoing the spending excesses of the Biden presidency — is now stalled in the Senate. The Senate should act immediately: Pass this bill and send it to President Trump’s desk by July 4. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a direct response to the 77 million Americans who re-elected President Trump in 2024, including thousands of my constituents in Tennessee.
At 1,116 pages, this legislation is Big. And it is Beautiful because it delivers on the America First agenda. It extends the 2017 tax cuts, eliminates taxes on tips and overtime, and creates new deductions for American-made vehicles. It establishes “Trump savings accounts” to give newborns a financial foundation and raises the child tax credit to $2,500 for working families. These provisions put money back into the pockets of servers, truck drivers, young families and small-business owners — the folks who keep Tennessee’s economy running.
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Security is another cornerstone, and it aligns with one of my top priorities: addressing illegal immigration. The bill provides $46.5 billion to complete the border wall, funds 10,000 new Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, and allocates $6 billion to hire and retain Border Patrol agents.
Here in Tennessee, we know the devastating impact of unsecured borders — human trafficking, fentanyl, and crime spill into our communities. In the Tennessee General Assembly I’ve been working to “demagnetize” our state from illegal immigration. This bill furthers that goal. It sends a clear message: We will enforce our laws, and we will secure our borders.
The bill also invests in our military and funds the Golden Dome missile defense system. That means peace of mind for Tennessee families — and a stronger, safer America in an increasingly dangerous world.
Some Democrats have falsely labeled this bill a “tax scam” and claim it kills programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Let&#8217;s be clear: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act modernizes these programs to ensure they serve those truly in need — not those gaming the system. Work requirements for able-bodied adults, starting in 2026, reinforce the dignity of work — a value Tennesseans understand and respect.
A number of Senate Republicans have expressed their concern about the bill’s cost or specific provisions. I respect their caution. As a fiscal conservative who has run a small business and met payroll, I understand the need for restraint. But we cannot let minor disagreements derail a bill of this importance. And we can’t ignore the consequences of inaction. Letting the 2017 tax cuts expire would result in a $4.5 trillion tax increase.
My constituents are tired of Washington’s gridlock. They want lower taxes, secure borders, and a government that works for them — not against them.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers. I urge Congress to pass it without delay and I appreciate President Trump’s leadership in advancing these priorities for Tennessee and the nation.
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Lee Reeves represents Tennessee’s 65th House District and serves on the Education and Finance, Ways and Means Committees.
The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said on Sunday that he will not seek reelection in 2026 less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-whacks-at-tillis-with-primary-threat-for-voting-against-big-beautiful-bill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">threatened</a> to support a primary challenge against the lawmaker following his vote against the &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill.&#8221;
The announcement marks a turnaround as Tillis had <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/3257243/thom-tillis-begins-rough-path-2026-reelection/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">indicated</a> in December of last year that he was pursuing a third term in the upper chamber.
&#8220;In Washington over the last few years, it&#8217;s become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to embrace bipartisanship, compromise, and demonstrate independent thinking are becoming an endangered species,&#8221; Tillis said in a <a href="https://x.com/frankthorp/status/1939375244831228256" target="_blank" rel="noopener">statement</a>.
He added later, &#8220;As many of my colleagues have noticed over the last year, and at times even joked about, I haven&#8217;t exactly been excited about running for another term. That is true since the choice is between spending another six years navigating political theatre and partisan gridlock in Washington or spending that time with the love of my life Susan, our two children, three beautiful grandchildren, and the rest of our extended family back home. It&#8217;s not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election.&#8221;
Tillis was one of two Republican senators who voted against a motion to proceed with debate on the &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill&#8221; on Saturday evening. He did so while raising concerns about the legislation&#8217;s proposed Medicaid cuts. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was the other GOP lawmaker.
Ultimately the bill <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-clears-key-senate-hurdle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">passed</a> through the procedural hurdle, but not before Trump took aim at Tillis on his Truth Social account.
&#8220;Numerous people have come forward wanting to run in the Primary against &#8216;Senator Thom&#8217; Tillis,&#8221; Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114764184133829613" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. &#8220;I will be meeting with them over the coming weeks, looking for someone who will properly represent the Great People of North Carolina and, so importantly, the United States of America. Thank you for your attention to this matter!&#8221;
Among other things he said, Trump declared, &#8220;I can’t believe that the Great People of North Carolina, a State that I love and won all three times, and a State that I just brought back with money, blood, sweat, and tears, from the recent tragic floods, when Sleepy Joe Biden let them DROWN, right up until the end of that Administration, without doing anything — I was given an A+ Rating for the job we did in bringing it back, and Tillis, despite being a Republican, was MISSING IN ACTION — North Carolina will not allow one of their Senators to GRANDSTAND in order to get some publicity for himself, for a possible, but very difficult Re-Election.&#8221;
With his statement, Tillis indicated that he plans to finish out the rest of his term before retiring from Congress.
&#8220;I still look forward to continuing to serve North Carolina over the next 18 months,&#8221; Tillis said. &#8220;I look forward to solely focusing on producing meaningful results without the distraction of raising money or campaigning for another election. I look forward to having the pure freedom to call the balls and strikes as I see fit and representing the great people of North Carolina to the best of my ability.&#8221;
Trump has also <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/not-maga-trump-vows-to-help-crush-massie-in-primary-after-iran-strike-criticism" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pushed</a> for a primary challenge against Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who voted against the &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill&#8221; and criticized the recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC)

Tillis Buckles To Trump Threat, Won’t Seek Reelection

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Thom Tillis

The GOP-led Senate narrowly advanced on Saturday night the &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill&#8221; championed by President Donald Trump.
By a 51-49 vote, the upper chamber passed a motion to proceed, ending an hours-long standoff on the legislation that features many of Trump&#8217;s spending and tax priorities.
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) flipped from a &#8220;no&#8221; to a &#8220;yes&#8221; in the final moments as Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Rick Scott (R-FL) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) cast their votes in support of pressing ahead.
All the Democrats, the independents who caucus with them, and Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted against the motion.
Vice President JD Vance had travelled to the U.S. Capitol to be a tiebreaker, but he was not ultimately needed to cast a vote.
While Senate Republicans are trying to meet Trump&#8217;s July 4 deadline to get the bill to his desk, Democrats are employing tactics that will slow down the process.
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After the procedural vote concluded on Saturday night, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) immediately asked for a reading of the legislation, which is more than 900 pages long and will likely take over 10 hours to get through.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) noted on X that further steps lie ahead.
&#8220;Remember: we still have to read the bill on the floor, hold up to 20 hrs of debate, and ‘vote-a-rama’ where we’ll wear the libs down on amendment votes. Then, House passage. Busy weekend,&#8221; he <a href="https://x.com/SenMullin/status/1939159374213120445" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>.
The Republican-controlled House already passed a version of the &#8220;One Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; a little more than a month ago, however the Senate has made some changes.
Ultimately both chambers will have to agree on a final version. Because the legislation is being considered through the reconciliation process, the Senate can bypass the filibuster and pass the measure with a simple majority.
Lee voted to move the bill forward after he <a href="https://x.com/SenMikeLee/status/1939132778605388207" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> the withdrawal of his provision to sell off public lands, which had irked some <a href="https://x.com/TimSheehyMT/status/1939047707106038251" target="_blank" rel="noopener">other</a> GOP <a href="https://x.com/SenatorRisch/status/1939138126125113473" target="_blank" rel="noopener">senators</a> from Western states.
Earlier, Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114764131885531801" target="_blank" rel="noopener">criticized</a> Tillis <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114764184133829613" target="_blank" rel="noopener">after</a> the North Carolina Republican voted against proceeding with the bill while <a href="https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2025/6/tillis-statement-on-senate-reconciliation-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener">objecting</a> to Medicaid cuts. Trump later <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114764629478113280" target="_blank" rel="noopener">asked</a> what is &#8220;wrong&#8221; with Paul, who has <a href="https://x.com/RandPaul/status/1939107031157289394" target="_blank" rel="noopener">raised</a> debt-related concerns about the bill.

President Donald Trump

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Clears Key Senate Hurdle

President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday evening to support a primary challenger to Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) after the lawmaker voted against moving ahead with the &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill.&#8221;
The legislation, which is working its way through Congress through the reconciliation process, was stuck in limbo when Trump criticized Tillis. It has since passed that procedural hurdle.
&#8220;Numerous people have come forward wanting to run in the Primary against &#8216;Senator Thom&#8217; Tillis,&#8221; Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114764184133829613" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> in a post on Truth Social. &#8220;I will be meeting with them over the coming weeks, looking for someone who will properly represent the Great People of North Carolina and, so importantly, the United States of America. Thank you for your attention to this matter!&#8221;
Tillis, who is up for re-election in 2026 midterm elections, announced earlier that he could not support the &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill&#8221; in its current form after the Senate made changes to the legislation since it passed through the House a little more than a month ago.
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&#8220;I will always do what is in the best interest of North Carolina, even when that puts me at odds with my own party. When Senate leaders of my party presented this bill, I did what every American should expect from their U.S. Senator: I worked to gather the facts and comprehensively analyze what the impact would be on the people I swore an oath to represent,&#8221; Tillis said a <a href="https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2025/6/tillis-statement-on-senate-reconciliation-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener">statement</a>. &#8220;It would result in tens of billions of dollars in lost funding for North Carolina, including our hospitals and rural communities.&#8221;
&#8220;This will force the state to make painful decisions like eliminating Medicaid coverage for hundreds of thousands in the expansion population, and even reducing critical services for those in the traditional Medicaid population. We can and must do better than this. The Senate should return to the House’s Medicaid approach. That plan includes commonsense reforms to address waste, fraud, and abuse, and implements work requirements for some able-bodied adults to ensure taxpayer-funded benefits are going to our most vulnerable neighbors,&#8221; he added. &#8220;There is a lot for North Carolinians to love about the rest of the One Big Beautiful Bill, including extending the historic Trump Tax Cuts, increasing the child tax credit, providing historic funding for border security, and ending wasteful spending. We can and must accomplish this without hurting our rural communities and hospitals, and without jeopardizing access to care for hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians who need it the most.&#8221;
Although Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) had also opposed proceeding with consideration of the bill along with the Democrats, Trump singled out Tillis liked he <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/not-maga-trump-vows-to-help-crush-massie-in-primary-after-iran-strike-criticism" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recently did</a> with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) for criticizing the U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Johnson eventually came around changed his vote and the Senate was allowed to <a href="https://x.com/CraigCaplan/status/1939159925386510819" target="_blank" rel="noopener">press ahead</a> with the legislation. A final vote could happen in the upper chamber over the next few days.
&#8220;Looks like Senator Thom Tillis, as usual, wants to tell the Nation that he’s giving them a 68% Tax Increase, as opposed to the Biggest Tax Cut in American History! At the same time, he is unable to understand the importance of a Debt Extension, which Republicans gave to the Democrats just prior to the November 5th Election, because of its significance, and how important it was for the future of the U.S.A. Sadly, the Democrat Politicians probably won’t reciprocate on a Debt Extension because they’re nasty people who actually hate our Country. Tillis is also willing to throw the very important Tobacco Industry in North Carolina, &#8216;out the window,&#8217; for reasons nobody seems to understand. He loves China made windmills that will cost a fortune, ruin the landscape, and produce the most expensive Energy on Earth,&#8221; Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114764131885531801" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> in another Truth Social post.
&#8220;I can’t believe that the Great People of North Carolina, a State that I love and won all three times, and a State that I just brought back with money, blood, sweat, and tears, from the recent tragic floods, when Sleepy Joe Biden let them DROWN, right up until the end of that Administration, without doing anything — I was given an A+ Rating for the job we did in bringing it back, and Tillis, despite being a Republican, was MISSING IN ACTION — North Carolina will not allow one of their Senators to GRANDSTAND in order to get some publicity for himself, for a possible, but very difficult Re-Election,&#8221; Trump continued. &#8220;America wants Reduced Taxes, including NO TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, AND NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY, Interest Deductions on Cars, Border Security, a Strong Military, and a Bill which is GREAT for our Farmers, Manufacturers and, Employment, in general. Thom Tillis is making a BIG MISTAKE for America, and the Wonderful People of North Carolina!&#8221;

Trump Whacks At Tillis With Primary Threat For Voting Against ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

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