Politics chat: Tax bill passes, 90-day tariff deadline looms We look at the impact of the Republican tax and spending bill, passed just in time for Fourth of July, and we discuss President Trump's looming trade deal deadline. Scott Simon
Will Trump's megabill help Democrats win the House? Democrats feel that Trump's tax and spending bill gives them an opening ahead of the 2026 midterms. But if they want to win back the House, they're going to have to get their own house in order first. Domenico Montanaro
Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark discusses GOP megabill heading for Trump's signature NPR's Michel Martin asks Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., a member of House Democratic leadership, about Democrats' inability to stop the GOP megabill bound for the president's signature. Michel Martin
President Trump takes victory lap after Congress passes tax cut and policy bill President Trump touted his success in Iowa Thursday night and has a signing planned for his signature tax cut and policy bill on July Fourth. Tamara Keith
He didn't write the tax and spending bill, but it shares his vision for government NPR's Juana Summers speaks with McKay Coppins, who recently profiled Russell Vought in the Atlantic. Vought is a key player in the Trump administration's push to remake the federal government.
SO MUCH IS HAPPENING Why King County’s assessor was just arrested. Plus, the latest on the One Big Beautiful Bill. Jason Burrows
How Trump's big beautiful bill aims to 'supercharge' immigration enforcement The bill includes a major federal investment for President Trump's mass deportation plans, while also limiting eligibility for some safety net programs based on immigration status. Juliana Kim
DNC chair says Republicans sold 'their constituents out to help billionaires' NPR's Juana Summers talks with Ken Martin, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, about how the Big Beautiful Bill Act will figure into democratic messaging in the midterms. Sarah Handel
House Republicans pass Trump's mega bill, sending the package to his desk to be signed The Republican leaders overcame objections from within their own party, marking a victory in their quest to fulfill President Trump's campaign promises. Claudia Grisales
King County assessor arrested at home of ex-fiancée amid stalking investigation King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson was arrested by Seattle police Wednesday night and booked into the county jail under investigation of stalking, records show. He's accused of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-fiancée. Scott Greenstone
