Welcome to The Daily Politic Briefing! I'm your host bringing you the most significant political developments of the day. Today we're covering major movements on Capitol Hill, international tensions, and the latest in partisan divides. From the Senate Finance megabill to Israel's military actions and domestic policy battles, we've got a packed show that breaks down what you need to know right now. Let's start with what's happening on Capitol Hill. The Senate Finance Committee is poised to release their highly anticipated megabill text, potentially as early as today. This legislation will outline key changes to Medicaid cuts and implement President Trump's tax incentives. Senate Majority Leader John Thune met with the president at the White House and confirmed that Trump's campaign promises, including tax relief for tips and overtime work, will remain intact. However, some strategic considerations might push the release to next week, as lawmakers are wary of giving lobbyists too much time to scrutinize the tax proposals. Senator Josh Hawley has taken a firm stance, threatening to force a floor vote on easing Medicaid cuts if his concerns aren't addressed in the bill. The dynamics within Republican leadership have shifted noticeably. GOP senators and the White House now believe that previous hard-liners Senators Ron Johnson, Mike Lee, and Rick Scott are likely to support the megabill despite their earlier criticism about insufficient spending cuts. Johnson's position softened considerably after a one-on-one phone call with President Trump, which opened the door for him to work directly with administration officials on his deficit-reduction plan. This was followed by productive meetings with Vice President JD Vance and National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett. Turning to international affairs, Republican leaders have shown strong support for Israel following its "preemptive" military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities. House Speaker Mike Johnson posted an Israeli flag on social media, declaring "Israel IS right — and has a right — to defend itself!" Similarly, Senate Majority Leader John Thune issued a warning to Iran and affirmed America's commitment to Israel, stating that the Senate stands ready to work with President Trump to restore peace in the region while defending American interests against Iranian aggression. On Capitol Hill, tensions are high following an incident involving Senator Alex Padilla's removal from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference. This has created a sharp partisan divide. Speaker Johnson suggested Senate censure for Padilla, claiming his behavior warrants formal reprimand. Majority Leader Thune took a more measured approach, saying he had spoken with Padilla and was attempting to contact Noem to get a complete understanding of the situation. Democrats have rallied behind Padilla, with Minority Leader Schumer describing the incident as something that "reeks of totalitarianism." The $9.4 billion rescissions package that narrowly passed the House faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Thune has indicated it "could be" modified, while Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins has expressed concerns about cutting funding for public broadcasting and foreign assistance. Senator Lisa Murkowski specifically worried about defunding local Alaska affiliates of NPR and PBS. Congress has until July 18 to act on this legislation. In energy policy news, Senator Schumer is mobilizing a coalition to prevent Republicans from repealing green credits established in President Biden's climate law. He's enlisted support from clean-energy executives, tech leaders, governors with renewable investments, utility company executives, union leaders, and even some Trump administration officials. Their target is 16 senators who have shown "discomfort" with the proposed repeals. Meanwhile, Senator Ted Cruz's proposal to bar the Federal Reserve from paying interest to banks is facing resistan