Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ threatened by Republican rebellion: Live

Donald Trump took to social media to express frustration over the delay in passing his “Big, Beautiful Bill”, urging Republicans to act quickly.

“Largest Tax Cuts in History and a Booming Economy vs. Biggest Tax Increase in History, and a Failed Economy,” Trump said.

“What are the Republicans waiting for???”

“What are you trying to prove??? MAGA IS NOT HAPPY, AND IT’S COSTING YOU VOTES!!!”

House speaker Mike Johnson is keeping a key procedural vote on Donald Trump’s agenda bill open indefinitely as he and GOP leaders try to secure enough support.

Mr Johnson told Fox News he’s committed to answering members’ questions and ensuring full attendance.

“I’ll keep it open as long as it takes to make sure we’ve got everybody here and accounted for and all the questions answered,” he said. “I made that commitment to my members.”

Several prominent Democrats have railed against Medicaid cuts included in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill on X on Wednesday.

Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote: “You could be on Medicaid right now, and not even know it — that’s because it’s called something different in every state. So when House Republicans talk Medicaid cuts, they could be going after YOUR care. Call your representative today.”

Governor Josh Shapiro wrote: “As I have made clear, the bill Congressional Republicans are rushing to pass would have devastating impacts on Pennsylvania.

“To our members of Congress considering voting for this bill: if you do, you are doing so knowing the consequences it will have across Pennsylvania and in your districts. Pennsylvanians will lose Medicaid and food assistance through SNAP in your districts if this bill is passed.”

Former President Barack Obama wrote: “More than 16 million Americans are at risk of losing their health care because Republicans in Congress are rushing to pass a bill that would cut federal funding for Medicaid and weaken the Affordable Care Act.

“If the House passes this bill, it will increase costs and hurt working class families for generations to come. Call your representative today and tell them to vote no on this bill.”

Charlie Kirk, founder of conservative group Turning Point USA, told House Republicans on X Wednesday night, “Pass the bill.”

Kirk was referring to President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” that extends his 2017 tax cuts while making cuts to Medicaid.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday night anyone who votes against President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill” is voting against no taxes on tips, overtime and social security.

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky has voted “no” on a key vote to move forward president Trump’s agenda bill, while the vote is still ongoing.

Speaker Mike Johnson is keeping the vote open as long as needed, as GOP leaders try to change the minds of those voting against it.

So far, five Republicans have voted “no”, and eight more haven’t voted yet.

The Independent’s DC Bureau Chief Eric Garcia said he asked Representative Derrick Van Orden, a Wisconsin Republican, at the Capitol Wednesday night about the latest House procedural vote being left open to pass Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill “to please the president.”

Van Orden said in response, “What I make about it is that that is an incredibly skewed question,” and called it “bulls***.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the Republicans who have voted against a measure that would advance President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” are “open for conversation.”

Speaking to Fox News’ Sean Hannity Wednesday night, Johnson said he’s spoken to three of the then-four “no” votes and “I think they’re open for conversation.”

“Everybody’s here in good faith…everybody wants to deliver this agenda to the people,” he said.

Victoria Spartz of Indiana, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Andrew Clyde of Georgia and Keith Self of Texas voted against the measure.

Thomas Massie of Kentucky was a “yes” vote but later changed his vote to “no.”

Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, switched from a “yes” to a “no” vote on a measure that would advance President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill.

Massie voted against the bill when it was first passed in the House in May.