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News18
14-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Republican Senator Who Cast Deciding Vote For Pete Hegseth Says He Would Take It Back If He Could
The Republican senator who cast the deciding vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense trashed him in a CNN interview, saying that if he had it to do over again, he'd take it back. Speaking with Jake Tapper, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) blasted the defense secretary's job performance. 'With the passing of time, I think it's clear he's out of his depth as a manager of a large complex organization,' Tillis said. Tillis went on to criticize Hegseth for reportedly freezing weapons shipments to Ukraine without getting approval from President Trump. 'I mean, this whole idea of having a pause in Ukraine defensive arms, that's just amateurish. That's from somebody who doesn't understand large organization dynamics," Tillis said. n18oc_crux
The Hill
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill' expected to pass House, head to POTUS's desk
Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' expected to pass House, head to POTUS's desk | RISING Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss House Republicans passing President Trump's, 'big, beautiful bill,' before the GOP's self-imposed July 4 deadline. Megyn Kelly goes off on Diddy verdict: 'F—ing ridiculous' | RISING Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss Sean 'Diddy' Combs being acquitted on sex trafficking charges and found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Elon Musk admits wielding chainsaw at CPAC 'lacked empathy' | RISING Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss Elon Musk expressing regret for the now-infamous chainsaw-wielding appearance alongside Argentinian President Javier Milei, saying it was not, 'empathetic.' Trump, Mamdani beef after POTUS threatens to arrest him | RISING Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss President Trump railing against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, calling him a, 'communist lunatic.' Dem congressman slams Republicans, sparks outrage during hearing | RISING Niall Stanage and Amber Duke react to Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) clashing with Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) after Frost related the value of the, 'right to life,' to gun violence. Vivek Ramaswamy opponent defends against attacks over her Covid-era policies | RISING Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton joins Rising to discuss her run for Ohio governor as the sole Democratic candidate. Penn eliminates Lia Thomas's records, titles, bans transgender athletes from women's sports | RISING Niall Stanage and Amber Duke react to UPenn banning transgender athletes from women's sports and stripping Lia Thomas's swimming records. Sabrina Carpenter's album cover sparks backlash | RISING Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss pop star Sabrina Carpenter releasing a new cover for her latest album after facing intense backlash.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sen. Tillis says he will retire following Trump attacks
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he will not seek another term hours after voting against President Trump's budget bill, expressing concerns it would be harmful to his constituents. Basil Smikle's message to Sen. Tillis is to 'stay and fight' and weighs in on the messaging democrats need to send around the budget bill.
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First Post
30-06-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Republican Senator who opposed Trump's Big Beautiful Bill says he 'won't seek reelection'
Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina said he won't run for reelection next year, announcing his retirement a day after opposing Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, which cuts funding for health care. read more WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 25: U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) talks to reporters as he walks to the Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on June 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Republican lawmakers are aiming to complete passage of the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" by this weekend, which by some estimates would add at least $2.8 trillion to the $36.2 trillion U.S. debt in the long term./AFP (Photo by Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced on Sunday that he will not run for reelection next year. The news came just a day after he opposed President Donald Trump's tax and spending plan because it cuts funding for health care programs. Tillis's retirement opens up a Senate seat in North Carolina, a key swing state, giving Democrats a chance to gain ground in the 2026 midterm elections. It also makes Tillis a wildcard in the Republican Party, where few lawmakers challenge Trump's agenda. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Trump had already threatened to support a primary challenger against Tillis. On Sunday, Trump posted that Tillis's decision not to run was 'Great News!' 'In Washington, it's become clear that leaders who support bipartisanship and independent thinking are becoming rare,' Tillis said in a statement. He added that he was proud of his public service but recognized how hard it is for politicians who don't always follow their party line. 'I look forward to having the freedom to speak my mind and serve the people of North Carolina as best I can,' he said. Currently, Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate. Trump had criticized Tillis on social media for voting on Saturday night against moving forward with the large tax bill. Trump accused him of only seeking publicity and threatened to campaign against him. He also accused Tillis of failing to help people in western North Carolina after floods from Hurricane Helene last year. 'Tillis is a talker and complainer, NOT A DOER,' Trump wrote. Many Republican leaders were surprised by the timing of Tillis's announcement, though not entirely by his decision. He had planned to reveal his future plans later this year but was leaning toward retiring, according to someone familiar with his thinking. Before announcing his decision, Tillis was considering whether Trump and the White House would allow him to campaign independently, and whether he'd have support from Senate Republican leaders. The answer to both, he realized, was no, especially after Trump's call for a primary challenger and GOP plans to cut Medicaid, which Tillis said would hurt North Carolina. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Tillis decided to retire rather than face questions about whether he might change his vote on the Republican tax bill. North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Jason Simmons said the party wishes Tillis well and is determined to keep the seat in Republican hands in 2026. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, who leads the Senate Republican campaign committee, didn't mention Tillis directly but said Republicans would keep winning in North Carolina, noting that Trump has won the state three times. Democrats see an opportunity. Former Republican Wiley Nickel, who announced his candidacy in April, said he's ready to face any Republican opponent. 'I've flipped a tough seat before, and we're going to do it again,' Nickel said in a statement. Some Democrats say Tillis's decision highlights how Trump has changed the Republican Party, leaving little room for those who disagree with him. 'This proves there's no space in the Republican Party for anyone who opposes taking health care away from 11.8 million people,' said Lauren French, spokesperson for the Senate Majority PAC, which supports Senate Democrats. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Tillis first rose to political prominence in North Carolina when, as a second-term state House member, he left his job as an IBM consultant to help Republicans win the state legislature in 2010 for the first time in 140 years. He later became speaker of the state House and helped pass conservative laws on taxes, gun rights, regulations, and abortion. He also supported a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage, which voters approved in 2012 but was later struck down by the courts. In 2014, Tillis helped Republicans take control of the U.S. Senate by narrowly defeating Democratic Senator Kay Hagan. Over his years in office, he focused on issues like mental health, substance abuse treatment, Medicaid expansion, and veterans' support. As a more moderate Republican, Tillis became known for sometimes working with Democrats on certain issues. With inputs from AP
New York Post
29-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Here are the key Big Beautiful Bill differences that the House and Senate will have to reconcile
The Senate version of President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' that passed a key procedural vote late Saturday has some big differences to the version the House approved. 4 President Trump's signature 'Big Beautiful' spending bill will advance to be debated by the Senate after a 51-49 vote Sunday. AFP via Getty Images Two Republican Senators — Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Rand Paul (R-KY) were the lone GOP holdouts in the 51-49 vote after caucus leadership spent hours rallying support for the multi-trillion-dollar bill. 4 The Senate version of the bill came in at 940 pages. REUTERS Advertisement The current version of the bill, which Senate lawmakers got their first look at Friday night, clocked in at 940 pages, and is largely in line with what the House narrowly approved in May. 4 Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) — one of two GOP dissenters, announced Sunday he would not be seeking re-election. AP Both versions will make Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent, reduce taxes on tips and overtime, increase border security funding and slash green-energy tax credits passed during the Biden administration — including the $7,500 credit for buying Teslas and other EVs. Advertisement 4 Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was one of the 'no' votes in the GOP caucus. AP But, the marquee legislation will require the Senate and House to reconcile their versions before the bill can be fully approved and go to President Trump for his signature. Tax cuts Both versions of the bill include a number of Trump's promised tax incentives — some $3.8 trillion in tax cuts in all — but differ slightly when it comes to raw numbers. The Senate version would allow Americans to deduct as much as $12,500 for overtime pay and up to $25,000 in tip income through 2028 — reductions that would drop for those making $150,000 or more. The House version didn't put limits on the deductions. Advertisement The child tax credit would jump from $2,000 to $2,200 per child under the Senate bill, and adjust for inflation after this year. The House version, however, would raise the credit to $2,500 temporarily before lowering it back to $2,000 and adjusting it for inflation. One of the most significant differences in the Senate bill is a provision to permanently expand the standard deduction. The House version would only see it expanded through 2028. Senate lawmakers also raised a tax break for seniors to $6,000 through 2028, whereas in the House bill that figure is $4,000. Raising the debt ceiling The Senate's version of the bill would raise the US debt limit by $5 trillion, 20% higher than the House's proposal of $4 trillion. Advertisement The higher the debt ceiling, the longer Congress can go without having yet another politically fraught debate about the national debt and government spending. If the Big Beautiful Bill isn't passed, the federal government is set to run out of borrowing authority in August or September. Cuts to food stamps spending The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — food stamps or SNAP — subsidizes food for some 40 million low-income Americans. Both the Senate and House versions would cut what the US government spends on the program. The Senate bill would require 'able-bodied adults' to continue working up to age 64, with some exemptions carved out for parents with children under age 14. However, states would be limited in how they can waive the requirements. The House version would require adults, including those with children age six or older, to work in order to qualify for benefits. States would also be required to kick in more of the cost to provide food aid. The changes to the program would take effect in 2028. State and Local Tax Deduction (SALT) One of the most closely watched provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill Act in the New York City area been the SALT deduction — which caps the amount of state and local taxes taxpayers can write off on their federal income tax returns. The amount is currently capped at $10,000, after Trump's 2017 tax cuts, but both versions of the bill would boost that to $40,000 for married couples making up to $500,000 per year. Advertisement However, in the version advanced by the Senate, the cap would increase through 2029 then return to $10,000, while the House version would make the increased cap permanent. Medicaid Another highly contentious aspect of the legislation has been proposed changes to Medicaid, which provides health services to low-income, disabled and elderly Americans. Under the House version, able-bodied, childless adults would be required to work 80 hours per month to qualify. The Senate bill widens this requirement to include adults with children age 15 or older. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the House-passed package will add $2.4 trillion to the US' deficit over the next decade. It's still analyzing the expected impact of the Senate version, however.
