

The Baffling Barrier Blocking the Big Beautiful Bill
Jun 26, 2025
Josh Hammer, a conservative political commentator, dives into the current state of conflict in Israel, detailing life under missile attacks and the challenges of shaping public opinion. He discusses the striking shift of Gen Z towards Palestine and the potential to reverse this trend. Josh also reflects on the complexity of U.S. foreign policy regarding Iran and the importance of empowering local populations for political change. The conversation emphasizes the shifting dynamics of U.S.-Israel relations and the need to engage younger generations in understanding these geopolitical realities.
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Power of Senate Parliamentarian
- The Senate parliamentarian has enormous power over what can be included in reconciliation bills.
- This singular staffer effectively controls the fate of major legislative agendas by interpreting complex Senate rules.
Concerns About Parliamentarian Power
- Elizabeth McDonough is a non-elected Senate staffer impacting major policy decisions.
- There is concern that too much legislative power rests with one unconfirmed individual.
Craft Language to Pass Budget Tests
- Lawmakers must find language that satisfies the parliamentarian to exclude Medicaid for illegal immigrants.
- It's crucial to phrase budgetary provisions correctly to pass reconciliation review.