Senator Thom Tillis Will Not Seek Another Term After Voting Down Trump Bill
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.
Senator Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who voted against the President Donald Trump-backed "Big Beautiful" spending bill last night, has announced he will not seek reelection in a Sunday statement, according to the Associated Press.
Newsweek has reached out to Tillis' press office for the statement via email on Sunday.
"In Washington over the last few years, it's become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to embrace bipartisanship, compromise, and demonstrate independent thinking are becoming an endangered species," he said in a statement obtained by the AP.
The two-term Republican congressman's announcement comes the day after he voted against Trump's spending bill and was subsequently called out by the president.
Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" represents his signature domestic policy initiative, combining massive tax cuts with significant spending on border security and defense while implementing substantial cuts to social safety net programs.
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which is nonpartisan, estimates the House's version would add $2.4 trillion to the nation's deficit over the next decade, though Republicans dispute this calculation. The bill's passage would fundamentally reshape federal spending priorities and tax policy, affecting millions of Americans across income levels.
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
20 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Trump Family Member Reportedly 'Seriously Considering' Run For Senate
Another Trump could soon be on the ballot. Fox News host Lara Trump — the daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump — is 'seriously considering a bid' to replace retiring Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) in her native state of North Carolina, NOTUS reported this weekend. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that a source close to the Trump family said Lara, who is married to Trump scion Eric, is 'strongly considering jumping in the race.' 'I'd put it as high as one could be considering it…The race will be over before it begins,' they reportedly added. Tillis, who has come under fire from the president for his criticism of his so-called Big, Beautiful Bill, announced on Sunday that he won't seek reelection in 2026. The lawmaker explained: 'As many of my colleagues have noticed over the last year, and at times even joked about, I haven't exactly been excited about running for another term. That is true since the choice is between spending another six years navigating the political theater and partisan gridlock in Washington or spending that time with the love of my life Susan, our two children, three beautiful grandchildren, and the rest of our extended family back home. It's not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election.' Lara Trump was previously linked to a Senate run in 2020, for North Carolina, and in 2024, for Florida. Last year, she briefly served as the former co-chair of the Republican National Committee. She now hosts 'My View With Lara Trump' on weekends. Marjorie Taylor Greene Grilled Point-Blank Over Her 'Very Racist' Statue Of Liberty Post Mary Trump Exposes Uncle's 'Grotesque Exploitation' Of Religion With Some Family History Dem Sen. Patty Murray Trolls Trump With Hilariously Brutal Taste Of His Own Medicine Karoline Leavitt's 'Have To Save Face' Jab Instantly Backfires
21 minutes ago
Trump admin live updates: Senate to begin 'One Big Beautiful Bill' vote-a-rama Monday
The Senate on Sunday afternoon began debate on President Donald Trump's megabill for his second term priorities after a dramatic procedural vote late Saturday night. There could be up to 20 hours of debate. While Democrats will use their allotted 10 hours, Republicans are expected not to. The Senate will begin its "vote-a-rama" at 9 a.m. Monday, during which time senators will offer amendments to the bill. Overnight Sunday, the Senate parliamentarian ruled more provisions out of order with the reconciliation process Republicans are using to pass the bill with a simple majority. If it passes in the Senate, the bill goes back to the House to consider changes the Senate made to the House's version of the bill, which passed by one vote.
Newsweek
25 minutes ago
- Newsweek
Stonewall Shooting: Everything We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. At least two people were injured in a shooting outside New York City's historic Stonewall Inn following a LGBTQ+ pride parade on Sunday. One person was shot in the head and taken to hospital in a critical condition, according to New York broadcaster WABC. Another person was wounded in the leg, but it is not clear whether they were shot. New York Mayor Eric Adams wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "Saddened to learn about the shooting by the Stonewall Inn tonight as Pride celebrations were winding down. During a time when our city should be rejoicing and celebrating members of our diverse LGBTQ+ community, incidents like this are devastating." The Stonewall Inn in New York. At least two people were injured in the shooting on Sunday. The Stonewall Inn in New York. At least two people were injured in the shooting on Sunday. AP This is a breaking story. More to follow.
