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The Daily Politic Briefing - 25/06/2025

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 Welcome to The Daily Politic Briefing! Good morning and thank you for joining us on this pivotal day in American politics. As Washington grapples with major legislative challenges and political maneuvering ahead of the July 4th recess, we're here to break down the most consequential developments affecting the nation. Today, we'll examine high-stakes budget negotiations, judicial controversies, and shifting political fortunes. In today's briefing, we'll cover Speaker Johnson's warnings about Medicaid cuts and their potential political fallout, the Senate's race to pass their megabill before the holiday deadline, a controversial judicial nomination raising ethical concerns, the White House's budget rescission request facing bipartisan scrutiny, and several other critical developments shaping the political landscape. Let's begin with Capitol Hill, where Speaker Mike Johnson is sounding the alarm over Senate Republicans' proposed Medicaid cuts. In private conversations, Johnson has warned that these deep cuts could cost House Republicans their majority in the upcoming election. Senator Thom Tillis has echoed these concerns, comparing the potential political damage to what Democrats faced after passing the Affordable Care Act. GOP leaders are scrambling to mitigate these concerns by preparing a special fund for rural hospitals that might be harmed by the reductions. Meanwhile, the Senate is racing against the clock. Majority Leader John Thune believes they're "on a path" to begin voting on their comprehensive megabill by Friday, just ahead of President Trump's July 4th deadline. Several committees are finalizing revised text, but Republican leaders face significant challenges with the tax package in flux and the Medicaid savings under threat. On the judicial front, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing for Emil Bove, nominated for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Bove, a former Trump defense lawyer and top Justice Department official, faces serious scrutiny following allegations that he suggested disregarding court orders to advance presidential political goals. Democrats argue these revelations disqualify him from serving on the federal bench. Turning to budget matters, OMB Director Russ Vought is testifying before Senate appropriators today to defend the White House's request for $9.4 billion in cuts to previously approved funding. The proposal has drawn opposition from Republicans like Senator Susan Collins, particularly regarding cuts to programs like PEPFAR. Senator Mike Rounds plans to question how Native American radio stations would be affected by cuts to NPR and PBS. War powers debates have hit a snag after the administration postponed planned briefings on Iran. Senators will now be briefed Thursday, after which Democrat Tim Kaine aims to push for a vote on his resolution limiting further military action against Iran. House members await their briefing on Friday. In House developments, Republican leaders are eyeing a floor vote on landmark cryptocurrency legislation shortly after the July recess. They're considering combining stablecoin regulations with a broader crypto market structure bill, while President Trump is pushing for quick passage of a "clean" stablecoin bill. As we look toward the conclusion of today's news cycle, these developments reflect the intensifying political climate as we approach both the holiday break and the election season. The outcomes of these legislative battles and nomination fights will shape policy and politics for months to come. Thank you for listening to The Daily Politic Briefing. We'll be back tomorrow with more essential updates from the corridors of power. Until then, stay informed and engaged.
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