We start with a makeorb breakak day at the US capital for President Trump's so-called big beautiful bill. Right now, senators are holding what they're calling a voterama. That's a marathon series of votes on amendments to the president's sweeping legislation. The bill would extend nearly $4 trillion in tax cuts. It would also cut more than a trillion dollars in Medicaid and federal nutrition program funding, generating bipartisan push back, fueling other opposition. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Offi ...

OR CALL NOW. >> THE MARATHON ON THE HILL CONTINUES, AND WE DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN THE SENATE WILL FINALLY HAVE A FINAL ANSWER ON THE BUDGET BILL CRITICAL TO DONALD TRUMP AND HIS VISION FOR HIS SECOND TERM, OR WHAT IT WILL BE. I WANT TO BRING IN SAHIL KAPUR, WHO IS ON CAPITOL HILL FOR US.SAHIL, WHAT SHOULD WE BE WATCHING FOR. WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING FOR RIGHT NOW. >> CHRIS, WE ARE A FEW.>> HOURS INTO THIS SO-CALLED VOTE A RAMA PROCESS. THE BIG THING I'M WATCHING FOR IS THESE AMENDMENTS THAT ARE COMING UP. HOW ...

In President Trump's controversial spending bill, there are few things more controversial, including within his own party as how it changes the way states receive Medicaid funds and instead creates a $25 billion fund to support rural hospitals. Critics say that is not enough and will cost lives. So, what can Democrats do about it.Joining me now is Democratic Senator Ed Marky of Massachusetts. It's good to see you, Senator. And you and your Democratic colleagues have pointed this out that Republican healthc ...

Joining us now, former Democratic Congresswoman Donna Edwards from Maryland and former Republican Congressman Carlos Carbelloo from Florida. Donna and Carlos, both MSNBC political analysts. We're grateful for both of you.Donna, what are the types of amendments that we might see in this voter during this marathon in the next few hours. Well, I think if you look, there are a whole range of amendments that are designed to bring certain senators along. um you know provisions for example for rural health care um ...

Joining us now, Democratic Senator Chris Van Golland from Maryland. He sits on both the budget and appropriations committee. Senator, we appreciate your time on a very busy day.First, you called the budget bill, quote, a fraud on the American people that would make even Enrod scammers blush. Strong words there. So, is there anything that your party, Democrats, can do to stop the progression of this bill.Well, Ariel, it's good to be with you. Uh, we are making all the arguments and we're urging people from a ...

Let's get you straight to NBC's Julie Serikin on Capitol Hill. Also with us, NBC News, senior White House correspondent Gabe Gutierrez, Democratic strategist and former adviser to Bill and Hillary Clinton. Richard Goodstein is here with us and adviser to former House Speaker John Boehner.Mora Gillespie also in studio with us. And Julie, we'll start with you. As it stands now, just break down what's in the Senate's version of this bill and what we could see during this marathon voterama today.Yeah. Hey Ariel ...

We are now joined by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Betts. And just as the Senate has begun voting on what's known as the big, beautiful bill. You look at the latest version of the tax bill.The big question that remains is the GOP holdouts. What kind of deal can be cut with those holdouts. And what are you and the president prepared to offer for support.Well, I'm confident that the bill is going to progress, as is over the next few hours, and it'll be on the president's desk to sign on July 4th. So the Senat ...

Live look at the floor of the US Senate where moments from now a voterama on President Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill is set to begin. This comes after the Republican le chamber advanced the package following a dramatic drawn out process over the weekend. Let's bring in NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles.Ryan, I think they are about to start, right. What's the latest on where this all stands. That's right.And Catty, just know that I'm always here for you as well. And you're right. ...

Just as the Senate has begun voting on what's known as the big, beautiful bill. You look at the latest version of the tax bill. The big question that remains is the GOP holdouts.What kind of deal can be cut with those holdouts. And what are you and the president prepared to offer for support. Well, I'm confident that the bill is going to progress, as is over the next few hours, and it'll be on the president's desk to sign on July 4th.So the Senate Senate will vote, pass it over to the House. We've seen incr ...

Let's turn now to Washington where later this morning the Senate is expected to begin what's known as voterama only in Washington DC on President Trump's sweeping domestic policy package. It comes after late on Saturday the Republican le Senate advanced the package following a dramatic drawn out process that spanned hours bringing it one step closer to passage. It narrowly advanced after Majority Leader John Thoon and Vice President JD Vance struck a deal with the holdouts.Trump also stayed in Washington ov ...