What Next | Daily News and Analysis One Big Deeply Unpopular Bill
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Jul 3, 2025 
David Dayen, executive editor of The American Prospect, delves into President Trump's expansive and controversial bill ahead of its July 4th deadline. He reveals how its hefty tax cuts for the wealthy clash with sharp reductions to essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP, making it deeply unpopular across the board. The conversation also explores the intricate political maneuvers and party tensions as lawmakers grapple with the bill's implications for healthcare and fiscal accountability. Dayen highlights the implications for constituents and potential fallout on Democrats ahead of the midterms.
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Bill's Broad Unpopularity
- Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" is massive and unpopular, mixing tax cuts with deep social program cuts.
- The bill includes controversial provisions affecting nearly every member of Congress negatively in some way.
Major Budget Trade-offs Explained
- The bill combines historic tax cuts for the wealthy with large cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.
- It also escalates immigration enforcement funding and boosts military spending significantly.
Alaska's Unique Bill Negotiations
- Lisa Murkowski secured exemptions and special tax breaks to support Alaska before agreeing to vote for the bill.
- These included relief on SNAP cuts and tax credits for whaling captains and fishing villages.