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

As House and Senate leaders continue to move the One Big Beautiful Bill forward, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller break down the latest developments in Congress. They offer their reactions to Senator Tillis’ retirement announcement, forecast how both the Freedom Caucus and moderates may react to the changes put in the bill by the Senate, and wonder what the point of a vote-a-rama is. At the end, Semafor’s Eleanor Mueller shares what she’s hearing on Capitol Hill.

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Eleanor Mueller, Semafor

Producer: Benji Englander

Articles Discussed:

NBC News: GOP Sen. Thom Tillis won't seek re-election in North Carolina after drawing Trump's ire

Politico: GOP fight over clean energy threatens to derail megabill

Fox News: Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' hits another snag in House as conservative caucus raises red flag

Politico: Anxious House Republicans scramble to forestall Senate’s Medicaid cuts

ABC News: Polls show Americans largely oppose Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' but are more split on Medicaid, immigration specifics

Semafor: The wild-card fiscal hawk who may turn from ‘no’ to ‘yes’ on Trump’s megabill

As the self-imposed Fourth of July deadline nears, the Senate is set for a pivotal week in their efforts to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss changes to the bill from the “Byrd Bath” and what hurdles remain. Plus, they consider the Congressional reaction to strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Then, Punchbowl News Co-Founder John Bresnahan joins to share what he’s hearing on Capitol Hill about the OBBB and the potential for a vote on a War Powers Resolution.

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: John Bresnahan, Punchbowl News

Audio Producer: Benji Englander

Video Producer: Regina Anderson

Articles Discussed:

Punchbowl: When will reconciliation bill hit the Senate floor?

Axios: Trump's "big, beautiful bill:" What's in, what's out

Washington Examiner: Thune to keep Senate in session until reconciliation bill is passed

New York Times: Iran Strikes Inflame War Powers Debate in Congress, Dividing Both Parties