How Trump's Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate

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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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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'? 


Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. 


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-07-02 16 min
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