In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill is joined by Peter Cohn, Managing Editor for Policy and Legislation at CQ Roll Call, to discuss the comprehensive and controversial bill that aims to encompass nearly all of Donald Trump's legislative priorities. This "Big Beautiful Bill," spanning over 1,100 pages, seeks to extend the 2017 tax cuts and includes several provisions impacting healthcare, military spending, border security, and environmental policies. Cohn details how the bill could add $2.4 to $3 trillion to the deficit and discusses the strategies for offsetting costs, including significant Medicaid cuts. Additionally, Cohen touches on lesser-publicized elements like lifting restrictions on mining and logging on public lands, resuming construction on Trump's border wall, and a provision for a $25 billion Golden Dome. With only 27% public approval according to a recent poll, the bill faces a complex path ahead, even as it seeks passage by the Senate by July 4th.

Today, Bill features Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. More information at CBPP.org.

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