Ruthless Podcast Will The Big Beautiful Bill Make It Through The Senate?
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May 27, 2025 
Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a key player from West Virginia, tackles the fallout from California's electric vehicle mandate, highlighting how it threatened consumer choices in rural areas. She details her role in using the Congressional Review Act to safeguard jobs and protect citizens from costly regulations. The conversation also dips into the ongoing legislative challenges surrounding Trump's tax cuts and the urgency for the Senate to act. And just for fun, there's a wild anecdote about Sean 'Diddy' Combs and some eyebrow-raising party antics.
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Electric Vehicle Mandate Repeal Win
- The Senate's passage of the electric vehicle mandate repeal was a significant bipartisan win.
- It protected consumer choice and rural job markets affected by California's strict mandates.
California's Unique Clean Air Authority
- California's special air quality waiver allows it to set stricter vehicle emissions rules than the rest of the US.
- The mandate forces a switch to electric-only cars in several states by 2035, ignoring rural areas' practical needs.
Populist Tax Bill Highlights
- The reconciliation bill includes no tax on tips and overtime, reflecting President Trump's campaign priorities.
- This populist bill targets real middle-class relief, not tax cuts for the rich.