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 Welcome to The Daily Politic Briefing! Good day, listeners. I'm your host bringing you the most significant political developments shaping our nation today. From critical Senate negotiations on Medicaid funding to new revelations about Iran's nuclear capabilities and important legislative movements on Capitol Hill, we've got a packed show with analysis on stories that matter. Let's dive into today's political landscape. In our lineup today: Senate Republicans face internal rebellion over Medicaid funding, a high-stakes Iran briefing raises questions about nuclear capabilities, budget rescissions create GOP divisions, a children's online privacy bill advances, and several other developments including an unexpected primary victory in New York and fascinating new polling in Texas. First up, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is wrestling with significant internal dissent over the Senate's Medicaid plan. The so-called "Medicaid moderates" have firmly rejected the Finance Committee's proposal of $15 billion for rural hospital stabilization. Senator Susan Collins has called this amount "inadequate," demanding instead a much larger $100 billion fund. The situation is so tense that multiple senators are threatening to withhold their votes on the larger package without clarity on Medicaid. Senator Thom Tillis issued a stark warning that without changes, "you won't have a member from North Carolina sitting at this table after next year." Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson faces similar resistance in the House, attempting to reassure members that the final language will move closer to the House position. Turning to international affairs, senators are gathering this afternoon for a crucial briefing on the Iran situation. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Joint Chiefs Chair Dan Caine are expected to attend. Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker is seeking specific answers about Iran's nuclear program timeline and capabilities, while Democrats led by Senator Tim Kaine are pressing on transparency and war powers concerns. Kaine has indicated he intends to move forward with his war powers resolution following the briefing. On the budget front, Leader Thune faces significant challenges uniting Republicans behind President Trump's rescissions request as the July 18 deadline approaches. The party is divided over proposed cuts to global health programs like PEPFAR and public broadcasting. Senator Lindsey Graham appears convinced about alleged wasteful spending in certain programs, while Senator Collins strongly opposes the proposed cuts and is considering drafting an alternative package. In a positive development for online child safety advocates, the Senate Commerce Committee has advanced the "COPPA 2.0" bill, updating the original 1998 children's online privacy law. Sponsored by Senator Ed Markey, the legislation would extend protections to anyone under 16, up from the current age of 13, and place significant limits on how companies can use data from younger users. Meanwhile, the House Financial Services Committee is addressing the National Flood Insurance Program as the administration proposes major changes. This critical program, which covers 95% of flood insurance policyholders nationwide, faces a September 30 expiration deadline after being temporarily reauthorized 33 times since 2017. On the caucus front, we're seeing new bipartisan efforts emerging. Representatives Sydney Kamlager-Dove and Nicole Malliotakis have launched the Recommerce Caucus promoting secondhand goods commerce, while Democratic Representatives Scholten, Landsman, and Tran have formed the Lowering Costs Caucus to address economic challenges. In New York politics, Zohran Mamdani's upset victory in the Democratic primary for mayor has received cautious acknowledgment from Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, though several suburban Democrats have distanced themselves from the democratic
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