Government Spending & Policy - The US Congress passed a multi-trillion dollar spending bill that includes tax cuts, increased military spending, and funding for mass deportations, offset by cuts to food aid, clean energy, and Medicaid [1] - The bill is projected to add $33 trillion to the national debt [1] - A Democratic Super PAC poll indicated that nearly 50% of Americans were unfamiliar with the legislation [1] Healthcare & Social Safety Nets - The bill includes steep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, potentially leading to millions of Americans losing access to coverage [1] - Republicans argue that Medicaid is in need of reform [1] - Some cuts in the bill will take effect after the midterms [2] - Rural hospitals are already facing tough decisions, including layoffs and service cuts, due to uncertainty about Medicaid funding [2] Political Landscape - The bill passed largely on party lines, demonstrating President Trump's dominance within the Republican party [1] - Some Republicans expressed concerns about the Medicaid cuts and the increase in the national debt [1] - Democrats are attacking the bill's overhaul of social safety net programs [1] - A Fox News poll indicated that 59% of people don't like the bill [2]

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Welcome to Meet the Press Now. I'm Kelly O'Donnell in Washington, where it's all hands on deck as the president and House Speaker Mike Johnson try to deliver the votes to get his signature domestic legislation passed. Right now, action on the House floor is stalled.We are still waiting on this current vote to get to another vote to tee up the big vote on final passage. Bottom line here, the delay suggests leadership does not think it has enough support to pass the bill right now. It comes after a day of fur ...

Tax Policy Impact - Senate Republicans passed a tax break for billionaires [1] - The tax break is funded by cuts to healthcare for millions and reduced food assistance for children [1] - The bill is expected to cause tens of millions to lose health insurance [2] - Millions of jobs are projected to disappear as a result of the bill [2] - The national debt is predicted to explode to unprecedented levels [2] - Corporate special interests will receive a permanent tax break [3] Political Implications - The vote is characterized as a "big ugly betrayal" that will haunt Republican colleagues [2] - One Republican senator chose to retire rather than vote in favor of the bill [3] - Many senators reportedly felt the bill was bad for their states but lacked the courage to vote against it [3]

We're watching the ongoing weekend work session on Capitol Hill where Senate clerks are still reading the full text of the 900 plus page Senate Republican version of President Trump's so-called big beautiful bill, a key demand from Democrats. It passed a procedural vote late last night after two Republicans joined all Democrats in voting no on advancing the massive bill. Joining us now is the Democratic Senator from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Mark Warner.Senator Warner, thank you for coming to the weeken ...