After a marathon 27-hour session, Senate Republicans passed their version of President Trump's “big, beautiful bill.” Getting enough senators on board meant last-minute wrangling over key issues, including Medicaid, clean energy and the deficit. WSJ's Richard Rubin explains how Senate Republicans got to a “yes” vote, and what needs to happen before Trump can ... Show More
Jul 10
Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin
For years, President Trump has feuded with the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates. And now, two Republicans named Kevin (Kevin Hassett, one of Trump’s closest economic advisers and Kevin Warsh—a former Fed governor) are vying to be the next chairman of th ... Show More
22m 47s
May 23
Did Republicans Just Lose the House?
In the middle of the night, the House narrowly passes Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," a witch's brew of tax cuts for the wealthiest and benefit cuts for the neediest, sending it on to the Senate. Jon and Dan talk about what Democrats can do to stop the bill—and the upside of Republ ... Show More
1h 16m
May 22
What’s in President Trump’s Tax Bill as it Heads to the Senate
P.M. Edition for May 22. The House passed President Trump’s sprawling tax-and-spending bill, after some last-minute changes this morning united Republican holdouts. WSJ tax policy reporter Richard Rubin talks about what made it into the bill, and what happens next. Plus, the Trum ... Show More
14m 11s
May 16
Trump's Petro-Fascist Sugar Daddies
On his tour of the Middle East, Trump lavishes praise on dictators—as they deposit bribes in his pocket. Republicans, in between defending Trump's jet grift, finalize more details of their "big beautiful bill," which, in addition to gutting Medicaid, now aims to cut food assistan ... Show More
1h 33m
Jul 1
Trump’s Tax and Spending Megabill Goes to House Ahead of July 4 Deadline
P.M. Edition for July 1. After an all-night session of dealmaking, Senate Republicans pushed through the bill, which addresses many of President Trump’s priorities. Now, as WSJ tax policy reporter Richard Rubin tells us, the bill heads to the House, where GOP leaders will have to ... Show More
13m 45s