Post Reports How Trump got his One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed
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Jul 3, 2025 Theodoric Meyer, a Congressional reporter for The Washington Post, and Dan Merica, a politics reporter and co-anchor of the Early Brief newsletter, explore the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. They delve into the intense legislative drama, which included a sleeping lawmaker almost causing chaos. The duo discusses the internal Republican struggles and the potential fallout from Medicaid cuts, especially for rural hospitals. They also analyze how this legislation could reshape the political landscape leading into the 2026 midterm elections.
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Garbarino Missed Vote Sleeping
- Congressman Andrew Garbarino fell asleep and missed a key vote on the bill in May, though it passed without him.
- This illustrates the grueling pace and exhaustion surrounding the bill's initial House passage.
Trump Controls GOP Discipline
- The Republican Party has realigned to strongly back Trump, with few holdouts.
- Holdouts often fold due to Trump’s primary threat, showing his grip on party discipline.
Murkowski's Tough Medicaid Deal
- Senator Lisa Murkowski faced agonizing pressure but voted yes after securing concessions for Alaska.
- She obtained a $50 billion rural hospital fund to soften Medicaid cuts' impact in her state and nationwide.