Host Blake Burman checks in with Washington correspondents Kellie Meyer and Tom Dempsey about President Trump’s push to meet his hoped-for deadline of July 4 to pass the GOP “Megabill,” and contrasting views from senators following a closed-door briefing on last weekend’s U.S. strikes against Iran’s nuclear program.
0:00 The administration defends the success of U.S. strikes on Iran, while pushing Republicans to pass the “Big, Beautiful Bill.”
12:47 One Big Balancing Act: Doubts are forming on the president’s signature legislation. Will it pass before July 4 deadline?
21:08 Adam’s Big Apple Attack: NY Mayor Adams goes after Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic NY mayoral nominee, and slams socialism in the process.
30:47 Trump’s two-step: The administration tries to counter the narrative on Iran, while also pushing Republicans to pass the president’s signature legislation.
39:33 We’re halfway through 2025, and we’ve already seen three big “launches” from President Trump.
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