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May 2025
27m 2s

The ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Turns Ugly

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Getting President Trump's so-called “big, beautiful bill” past the finish line could be an ugly process for Congressional Republicans. CNN Anchor and Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju breaks down what’s going into this sweeping bill and explains why some GOP members can’t seem to agree on key parts of the legislation. Learn more about your ad choic ... Show More
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