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How Trump's Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

How Trump's Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate

from The Journal.

by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

Published: Wed Jul 02 2025

Show Notes

After a marathon 27-hour session, Senate Republicans passed their version of President Trump's “big, beautiful bill.” Getting enough senators on board meant last-minute wrangling over key issues, including Medicaid, clean energy and the deficit. WSJ's Richard Rubin explains how Senate Republicans got to a “yes” vote, and what needs to happen before Trump can sign the bill into law. Annie Minoff hosts.


Further Listening:

- Can the GOP Unite Around Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'?


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