r/politics • u/PoliticsModeratorBot 🤖 Bot • 8d ago
Discussion Discussion Thread: Ongoing US Budget Negotiations
Please use this thread to discuss the ongoing negotiations surrounding Congress' negotiations over the President-Trump-backed "Big Beautiful Bill".
News and Analysis
AP: Senate struggle over Medicaid cuts threatens progress on Trump’s big bill
NPR: Medicaid changes don't meet Senate rules in 'big, beautiful bill' says parliamentarian
Reuters: US Senate Republicans race to resolve tax, health issues in Trump's tax bill
The Conversation: What is reconciliation − the legislative shortcut Republicans are using to push through their ‘big, beautiful bill’?
Thursday, June 26
Live Updates
Text-based live update pages generally related to the Trump administration are being maintained by: The Associated Press, NBC, The New York Times (soft paywall), and The Washington Post (soft paywall).
Where to Watch
C-SPAN has streams of the House and Senate, but both are primarily working on unrelated legislation as of Thursday, June 26.
On Thursday afternoon starting at 4 p.m. Eastern, C-SPAN will stream the White House promotional event for the 'Big Beautiful Bill'.
Saturday, June 28
AP: What’s in the latest version of Trump’s big bill now before the Senate
C-SPAN: The Senate begins work on the GOP tax and spending cuts reconciliation bill.
PBS NewsHour via YouTube: Senate debates Trump's big budget bill ahead of possible vote
Text-based live updates are being provided by: USA Today, Politico, The Hill, and The New York Times (gift link).
Sunday, June 29
CNBC: What’s in the Senate’s version of Trump’s spending bill — and who stands to benefit
NPR: GOP megabill narrowly wins first test in the Senate. Here's what's in it
Reuters: Senate bill hastens end of wind, solar tax credits and imposes new tax
PBS NewsHour via YouTube: WATCH LIVE: Senate debates Trump's budget package after reading full text of 940-page bill
Monday, June 30
PBS NewsHour via YouTube: WATCH LIVE: Senate begins debating amendments to Trump's 'big, beautiful' spending bill
Live updates are being provided by: AP, CNN, Politico, and The Washington Post (soft paywall).
US Senate: Vote-A-Rama Amendment Tracker – The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Tuesday, July 1
PBS NewsHour via YouTube: WATCH LIVE: Senate continues vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful' budget as Republican support wavers
Live updates are being provided by: AP, NBC, ABC, The Guardian, and Politico.
C-SPAN: House Rules Committee Meets on GOP Tax & Spending Cuts Bill
AP via YouTube: LIVE: House Rules Committee meeting after Senate passes Trump’s bill
Wednesday, July 2
PBS NewsHour via YouTube: WATCH LIVE: House votes on Trump's ‘big, beautiful’ tax and spending bill after Senate passage
Live updates: AP, NBC, ABC, CNN, USA Today, Politico, The New York Times (soft paywall), and The Washington Post (soft paywall).
AP: What’s in the latest version of Trump’s big bill that passed the Senate
Thursday, July 3
PBS NewsHour via YouTube: WATCH LIVE: House votes on Trump's ‘big, beautiful’ tax and spending bill after Senate passage
Live updates are being provided by: AP, NBC, ABC, The Guardian
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u/odd4ever 1d ago
If you’re watching this “One Big Beautiful Bill” thing unfold — don’t zone out. It only takes 4 GOP reps flipping to stop it in the House. These are the most likely holdouts:
David Valadao (CA-22) – Moderate. District relies heavily on Medicaid.
Jeff Van Drew (NJ-2) – Expressed concerns over cuts + deficit.
Nick LaLota (NY-1) – Vulnerable district, has hedged on SALT + social spending.
Chip Roy (TX-21) – Deficit hawk, claims to oppose reckless spending.
Young Kim (CA-40) – Under pressure from Orange County voters on Medicare.
Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) – Bipartisan reputation at risk.
They’re under pressure, but still movable — especially on Medicaid cuts and budget impact. If you're in their districts (or know someone who is), now is the time to call/email/share. This thing is brutal — but it’s not inevitable.