Welcome to The Daily Politic Briefing! Good morning and thank you for joining us on this edition of The Daily Politic Briefing, where we bring you the most significant political developments shaping Washington and beyond. Today, we have a packed agenda covering critical legislative maneuvers, executive actions, and political responses that are defining this week's political landscape. Today's Headlines In today's briefing, we'll examine the Senate's strategic rollout of the GOP megabill, the White House's proposed $9.4 billion spending cuts package, and Elon Musk's surprising opposition to Republican legislation. We'll also cover complications with AM radio legislation, immigration-related SBA bills, Obama's defense of the Affordable Care Act, and important leadership changes on Capitol Hill. Senate Megabill Rollout Strategy The Senate is preparing for a carefully orchestrated release of the GOP megabill components beginning in June 2025. Senate committees will unveil portions in a strategic sequence, starting with Armed Services on Tuesday, followed by Environment and Public Works on Wednesday, Commerce on Thursday, and Banking on Friday. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has set an ambitious timeline, aiming to bring the complete package to the floor by late June, just before the July 4th recess. Committee staffers are currently working closely with the Senate Parliamentarian to ensure all provisions comply with budget reconciliation rules. What's particularly notable is President Trump's personal engagement with this legislation. He's been meeting directly with key senators including Thune, Rick Scott, Ron Johnson, and Josh Hawley to discuss specific details of the bill. White House Spending Cuts Package The administration is moving forward with a significant $9.4 billion spending cuts package targeting several programs. This rescissions package aims to reduce funding for public broadcasting entities like NPR and PBS, along with foreign aid programs, potentially including PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. While House Republican leadership helped shape this package, it may face resistance in the Senate. Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins has already voiced concerns about cuts to PEPFAR, emphasizing that the program has "saved literally millions of lives." The package is expected to move through the House next week, but its path in the Senate appears more challenging. Musk's Megabill Opposition Creates Stir In an unexpected development, Elon Musk has publicly criticized the GOP domestic-policy megabill, calling it a "disgusting abomination" in a post on X. This comment has created significant ripples on Capitol Hill. Speaker Mike Johnson responded by calling Musk's assessment "terribly wrong" and "very disappointing," revealing that he had personally walked Musk through the bill recently. Most Senate Republicans appear unmoved by Musk's criticism, with Senator Thom Tillis simply responding "No" when asked if Musk's message would influence amendments. Even lawmakers who have previously aligned with Musk seem unswayed by his opposition. Senator Kevin Cramer summed up the sentiment by stating, "I like Elon Musk, but he's one man." AM Radio Legislation Faces Complications A seemingly straightforward bill to maintain AM radio in vehicles is becoming unexpectedly complex. Automakers are now pushing to link the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act with the American Music Fairness Act, which would require broadcasters to pay royalties to copyright holders. Automaker trade groups argue that "Congress should not mandate the use of an infringing platform that exploits artists by not paying them for their work." This strategic move has complicated what was previously considered a popular and straightforward piece of legislation, as broadcasters who support the AM radio mandate strongly oppose the music payment requirements. Immigration-Related SBA Bills Advancing The House is preparing to