📰 Trump, lawmakers react after ‘big, beautiful bill’ clears Senate hurdle
Lawmakers, including Sen. Ron Johnson, reacted to President Trump’s bill passing a key Senate vote, with Johnson emphasizing the bill as a necessary step for fiscal sustainability and cleaning up messes left by the Biden administration. The 51-49 vote went along party lines, with only two Republicans voting against unlocking a 20-hour debate on the bill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the bill as “radical” and Democrats plan to force the reading of the 940-page bill on the Senate floor. Trump aims to have the bill on his desk by July 4 and praised Republican senators who supported it on his Truth Social platform. The bill faces internal Republican disagreements, but Trump sees it as a way to grow the economy, reduce spending, secure the border, support the military/veterans, and more.
📰 New Jersey lawmaker proposes legislation renaming Delaware Bay to ‘The Bay of New Jersey’
A New Jersey Republican senator, Michael Testa, has proposed legislation to rename the Delaware Bay to “The Bay of New Jersey,” following President Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Testa argues that the bay, a significant body of water for New Jersey’s fishing and tourism industries, should reflect the state’s identity. The proposed legislation aims to change all state publications, signage, and materials to reflect the new name and notify federal entities. This move comes after Trump’s order renaming the northern part of the Gulf of Mexico, with House Republicans passing the Gulf of America Act to codify the change. The bill is now awaiting consideration in the Senate. In a related development, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont jokingly suggested renaming the Long Island Sound to the “Connecticut Sound” in response to Trump’s order, sparking discussions about other potential name changes for geographical features.
📰 Trump threatens to support a primary challenger against GOP senator for opposing ‘big, beautiful bill’
President Trump is seeking a GOP candidate to challenge Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina after Tillis opposed Trump’s spending bill due to concerns about Medicaid cuts. Tillis’ refusal to support the bill jeopardized its passage through a crucial procedural hurdle in the Senate. Despite pressure from Trump and Senate Republicans, Tillis stood firm in his decision, citing the negative impact on his state. The bill eventually passed the initial test vote with a narrow 51-49 margin, with Tillis and Senator Rand Paul among the Republicans voting against it. Tillis warned of significant Medicaid funding cuts for North Carolina and emphasized the need for further analysis on the bill’s impact.
📰 Senate Republicans ram Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ through key test vote
Senate Republicans successfully pushed President Trump’s significant bill through a procedural hurdle with a narrow 51-49 party line vote, despite some drama and tension during the process. The bill faced challenges within the Republican party, with key senators like Ron Johnson changing their votes and negotiations lasting for hours to secure support. Democrats planned to prolong the debate by forcing the reading of the 940-page bill on the Senate floor. Last-minute changes were made to the bill to address concerns from holdout senators and comply with Senate rules, including adjustments to the Medicaid provider tax rate and the addition of a rural hospital stabilization fund. The bill will now move to the amendment phase, where both parties will seek to make further changes before a final vote and potential passage by July 4th.
📰 Chief Justice Roberts sounds alarm on dangerous rhetoric aimed at judges from politicians
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts spoke out against the dangers of politicians using heated rhetoric against judges during a gathering in North Carolina. He warned that such rhetoric could lead to serious threats of violence and murder against judges just for doing their job. Roberts did not name anyone specifically but appeared to be referencing President Trump and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. Chief Justice Roberts has previously defended the courts against criticism from Trump, emphasizing that impeachment is not an appropriate response to judicial decisions. He also condemned Schumer for making threatening statements towards Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices. Roberts emphasized the importance of civil political discourse and the need to protect democracy, especially in the face of escalating tensions and threats against judges.
0개의 댓글