Congress Passes Trump's Sweeping Domestic Policy Megabill - The Source with Kaitlan Collins - Podcast on CNN Podcasts
Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is one signature away from becoming law. Its passage followed a fierce arm-twisting campaign by GOP leaders to unite a deeply divided party behind Trump's sweeping domestic agenda.
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