The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law, with the Freedom Caucus again at the center of the drama. Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Matt Fuller, Congressional Bureau Chief at NOTUS and long-time chronicler of the Freedom Caucus, to discuss the group’s history, recent actions and future moves. Plus, reconciliation “Winners and Losers” and a look ahead to appropriations, rescissions, and a potential Reconciliation 2.0. 

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Matt Fuller, NOTUS

Producer: Benji Englander

Articles Discussed:

Reuters: In July 4 ceremony, Trump signs tax and spending bill into law

Politico: Inside the Freedom Caucus’ final surrender

New York Times: Jeffries Breaks Record in Hourslong Speech Opposing Trump’s Policy Bill

NOTUS: Celsius, All-Nighters and Stalling Votes: Mike Johnson’s Strategy to Get Members to ‘Yes’

Punchbowl: With OBBB in the rearview, here’s what’s next

NOTUS: Senate Turns Its Attention to DOGE Cuts — With the Clock Ticking