What's in Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'?
Martha Kelner and Mark Stone break down what's in Donald Trump's huge tax and spending bill. He's trying to sign it into law by the end of the week.
They also discuss the State Department's decision to revoke US visas for British band Bob Vylan after their Glastonbury performance.
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