Political Landscape - Pro-XRP Lawyer John Deaton is running for Senate in Massachusetts again [1]

Government Shutdown & Legislative Process - Senate is facing potential delays in voting due to Senator Rand Paul's expected obstruction, potentially extending the process from hours to days [1] - Senator Thune expressed hope for resolution within hours, not days, regarding a plan that includes a stopgap measure to reopen the government until January 30th [2] - The compromise includes a rollback on the firing of federal workers, a policy previously championed by the White House [3] - President Trump is expected to sign the compromise if it reaches his desk, according to Senator Thune [4] Political Dynamics & Leadership - Eight senators broke ranks, including Dick Durbin, a member of the leadership, to support the compromise [5] - Chuck Schumer's leadership is being questioned due to the loss of eight votes, with some calling for his resignation [6] - The fact that none of the eight senators who broke ranks are up for reelection next November suggests a strategic calculation in their decision [6][7] - Schumer faced criticism months ago for keeping the government open in March, but the changing circumstances, particularly the impact on food benefits, have altered the calculus [8] House of Representatives & Potential Obstacles - House conservatives, particularly members of the House Freedom Caucus, may oppose the compromise due to spending levels and provisions regarding fired federal workers [9] - The Republican majority in the House is narrow, allowing for only two or three lost votes if Democrats remain united in opposition [10] - Representative-elect Gray from Arizona is expected to be sworn in before the House vote, potentially influencing the outcome [10]

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We're going to have to see the final version. Now, I don't want to go too crazy with cuts. I don't like I don't like cuts.Uh there are certain things that have been cut, which is good. I think we're doing well. We're going to have to see.It's very complicated stuff. Uh great enthusiasm, as you know. It's tough.We're trying to bring it down. Break it down so it's really good for the country. Trying to get a lot for everybody.And it's a big bill. And uh smaller bills would have been easy, but they wouldn't ha ...

Following the strike uh on Iran, President Trump quickly turned his attention back uh to his um economic agenda, writing on Truth Social, great unity uh in the Republican party, perhaps unity uh like we've never seen before. Now, let's get the great big beautiful uh bill done. Our country is doing great.MAGA joining us now uh White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hasset. And because of the the news over the weekend, uh Kevin, I I guess I before we we talk about the big beautiful uh bill in a ...