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Fox News
18 hours ago
- Business
- Fox News
Trump says 'big, beautiful' bill 'must' meet deadline as some Republicans waver
House Republicans are growing increasingly wary of the self-imposed July 4 deadline to get President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" to the White House, as the president warns that the bill "must" be ready for his signature by then. "I think it's more important to get the bill correct than it is to get it fast," Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., a former House Freedom Caucus chairman, told Fox News Digital. "I'm interested in a great deliverable product, and spending the time and the resources necessary to get that, whatever they may be." It's a thought shared by members outside of the conservative rebel group as well – Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., who represents part of New York City, said Fourth of July is a "realistic" goal, but not one she was married to. "I'm not set on getting this done by July 4th. I know that's a goal, it's a nice soundbite, doing this on Independence Day and celebrating America," Malliotakis said. "But at the end of the day, we've got to do it right. And I'd rather take a few more days, a few more weeks, to make sure we can deliver a good product for the American people." Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters on Friday that it was "possible" the deadline could slip, "but I don't want to even accept that as an option right now. We want to try to push this." The vast tax and immigration bill is currently in the Senate, where lawmakers are still working through several key issues on Medicaid and state and local tax (SALT) deductions among other details. An earlier version passed the House by just one vote in late May. Now, several House Republicans are balking at proposed changes in the Senate – though there's still no final product – and warning that the bill could lose their support when it returns to the House. Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., who leads the Doctors Caucus, told Fox News Digital he had issues with the Senate version's comparably harsher cuts to federal Medicaid funding. "There is uniform agreement amongst many, many members in the House - if there's a change in the [federal Medicaid assistance percentage], we're not voting for it. It would remove the Medicaid expansion of North Carolina. I won't stand for that," he said. Asked about the feasibility of a July 4 deadline, Murphy said, "I've been a surgeon all my life … if I plan things, I'm used to having them given up in case a patient needs me for emergencies and things like that." Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., a moderate, said "there might be some prudence" in letting go of the July 4 deadline. Conservative Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, was more optimistic. "I think it's more worth it to get the bill right, but that's not to say we won't get it done by then," he said. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., suggested the timeline will rely heavily on Trump. The Senate is expected to work through the weekend to pass the bill. Johnson told House Republicans, meanwhile, to be flexible next week when they're expected to be home in their districts. Sources have told Fox News Digital that House GOP leaders have offered varying estimations of when lawmakers will have to be back in Washington, from Tuesday through Thursday. And the House is up against at least one real-world deadline – the U.S. is expected to run out of cash to pay its debts by the summer, according to multiple projections. Republicans have made raising the debt limit a priority in the bill. Trump, for his part, wrote on Truth Social Friday, "The House of Representatives must be ready to send it to my desk before July 4th – We can get it done." He said during a press conference earlier in the day, "We can go longer, but we'd like to get it done by that time, if possible."
New York Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
What I'm hearing about Zach Lavine, Domantas Sabonis and the Kings' offseason
The Sacramento Kings, who moved into the No. 24 spot via trade with Oklahoma City to take 23-year-old swingman Nique Clifford in the NBA Draft on Wednesday, still need a point guard — badly. If you somehow missed it, the Kings traded De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in February and have had an opening listed for the position ever since. First-year general manager Scott Perry made that crystal clear in his introductory news conference in late April and has spent much of the time scouring the league's landscape for the most viable, and realistic, option. Advertisement League sources say the Kings have explored the prospect of Jrue Holiday (before he was traded from Boston to Portland) but were ultimately concerned with both his age (35) and cost (a combined $104.4 million, including his player option in the 2027-28 season). Similarly, there was a push among some power-brokers for Sacramento to go after Atlanta's Trae Young, but league sources say the Kings didn't have interest because of his style of play (offense-first) and cost (he's extension-eligible this summer but is slated to earn $45.9 million next season and has a player option worth $48.9 million in 2026-27). Those situations are informative as it relates to the second wave of point guard pursuits, as the Kings are now pivoting to free-agency options that would be far more friendly for the payroll. As NBA reporter Marc Stein reported on Tuesday, league and team sources say the Kings indeed have serious interest in veteran Dennis Schröder. That is, of course, if he doesn't get something done with the Detroit Pistons first (league sources say he's been in talks on that front this week). Fellow free agents Tyus Jones and Russell Westbrook are also known to be options that the Kings are considering. Free agency formally begins at 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday. Beyond the point guard vacancy, though, league sources say the Kings are open for business when it comes to discussing the various possibilities with their roster. No one should be surprised by the fact that they're willing to listen on any player. They have a hodgepodge collection of pricey, mismatched talent that was amassed by the previous front-office regime of Monte McNair and Wes Wilcox (and with owner Vivek Ranadivé having significant influence). Zach LaVine ($96.4 million combined, including a player option in the 2026-27 season) is chief among them. While the 30-year-old, two-time All-Star is extension-eligible this summer, team and league sources say there are no plans for the Kings to prioritize a new deal for LaVine. If they're going to pay that sort of freight, it's quite clear, it will be for a younger player who can be a long-term part of their picture. To that end, league sources say the Kings are among the teams that have interest in Golden State's Jonathan Kuminga and will be monitoring his market when his restricted free agency begins. And while it appears unlikely that Kuminga will ultimately come their way, it speaks to the vision, and the range of possibilities here, that they're even focusing on players of that ilk. In terms of building blocks, team and league sources say the Kings continue to signal a commitment to veteran big man Domantas Sabonis. While Sabonis' frustration with the organization's handling of the Fox saga has been well-chronicled, league sources say Sabonis has not asked for a trade and has had positive early discussions with Perry regarding the Kings' aspirations for this summer. Sabonis, the 29-year-old, three-time All-Star who is owed a combined $140.3 million in the next three seasons, has remained patient with the process to this point. He'd feel even better, of course, if the Kings were able to land a quality point guard. (Photo of Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis: Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images)
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New Offseason Targets Emerge For Sacramento Kings Amid Uncertain Future
New Offseason Targets Emerge For Sacramento Kings Amid Uncertain Future originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A 40-42 record in the 2024-25 NBA season has left the Sacramento Kings in the worst spot to be for a team: the middle. The Kings are not quite bad enough to bottom out. However, they are not nearly good enough to compete for anything of substance. Advertisement A shakeup to the Kings front office is expected to get some movement in one direction of the other. Scott Perry will look to make his mark on the team after taking over as the new general manager. The question Kings fans are asking is which direction will the new executive pick. NBA insider Jake Fischer offered some clues. Mar 7, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center.© Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images One obvious hole that is abundantly clear to everyone would be the point guard position. Fischer reported that Sacramento will be looking to address that concern. The NBA insider wrote, "At the opposite end of the lineup spectrum, Sacramento has continued to evaluate its point guard options, according to league sources." Advertisement Fischer continued: "New general manager Scott Perry, remember, immediately highlighted the Kings' need for improved playmaking during his introductory press conference and sources have duly linked Sacramento to various guards known to be available this summer." The NBA reporter revealed, "That list includes [Jrue] Holiday in Boston and Marcus Smart in Washington ... and stretches to more affordable free agent ballhandlers like Malcolm Brogdon." The Kings have done themselves no favors of late at the lead guard position. It is tremendously ironic considering they once had more than what they knew to do with at that spot. After landing an absolute steal with the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Sacramento infamously traded Tyrese Haliburton away to the Indiana Pacers. Haliburton has led his team to a 2-1 NBA Finals lead. Advertisement The Kings chose to prioritize De'Aaron Fox over Haliburton. However, Fox is gone now too, having been traded to the San Antonio Spurs this past season. If the goal is attempting to be competitive, a move for one of the targeted names would help. However, none of those guards come close to rivaling either former Kings point guard. Related: 3 Sacramento Kings Player Headline 'Favorites' to be Traded to Eastern Conference Team Related: Sacramento Kings Set to Pursue 2 All-Star Guards as 'Long-Term Solution' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
05-06-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Longtime Trump loyalist flips on GOP's 'big, beautiful bill'
Trump-loyalist Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., dropped a bombshell this week, revealing that she had not read the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in its entirety and no longer supports it. Greene joins the growing list of President Donald Trump's staunchest House GOP allies who have come out in opposition of the bill they voted for two weeks ago. Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., another loyal MAGA member, said Elon Musk was "right to call out House Leadership" this week. "I wish I had a nickel for every time the @freedomcaucus sounded the alarm and nobody listened, only to find out the hard way we were right all along. We expect MASSIVE improvements from the Senate before it gets back to the House," Perry said, referring to the bill he voted for. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by one vote in the House after weeks of overnight committee debates and last-minute huddles in House Speaker Mike Johnson's office. Coined by Trump himself, he has championed the legislation to fulfill his key campaign promises, including border security, American energy production and tax cuts. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is under consideration by both a Republican-led White House and Congress. But it's faced hiccups in the Senate this week as Republicans have indicated they do not support the bill in its current form. Leading the charge against Trump's champion legislation is Musk, who has been a fixture of the second Trump administration through his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk was a "special government employee" until his leadership timeline expired last week. And Musk's newfound freedom from the executive branch seems to have inspired him to speak out about Trump's bill. "I'm sorry, but I just can't stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it," Musk revealed on Tuesday. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed a question from Fox News' Peter Doocy this week about how angry Trump would be at Musk for undermining his legislation. "Look, the president already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill. It doesn't change the president's opinion. This is one big, beautiful bill, and he's sticking to it," Leavitt said. Much of the discontent over the bill is rooted in Republicans' reluctance to increase the United States' national debt. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Wednesday reported that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cut taxes by $3.7 trillion while raising deficits by $2.4 trillion over a decade. Meanwhile, the national debt rose to $36,215,207,426,690.65 as of June 4, according to the latest numbers published by the Treasury Department. That is up about $806 million from the figure reported the previous day. However, Greene's newfound issue with the bill has to do with its 10-year restriction on states regulating artificial intelligence (AI). The provision reads, in part: "Except as provided in paragraph (2), no State or political subdivision thereof may enforce, during the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, any law or regulation of that State or a political subdivision thereof limiting, restricting, or otherwise regulating artificial intelligence models, artificial intelligence systems, or automated decision systems entered into interstate commerce." Greene, who voted in favor of the bill two weeks ago, said on X: "Full transparency, I did not know about this section on pages 278-279 of the OBBB that strips states of the right to make laws or regulate AI for 10 years. I am adamantly OPPOSED to this, and it is a violation of state rights and I would have voted NO if I had known this was in there." Not only does she regret her vote, but Greene is urging the Senate to remove the provision, or she won't vote for the bill when it returns to the House. "We have no idea what AI will be capable of in the next 10 years, and giving it free rein and tying states' hands is potentially dangerous. This needs to be stripped out in the Senate. When the OBBB comes back to the House for approval after Senate changes, I will not vote for it with this in it," Greene said. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and Greene for comment.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania lawmakers react to alleged Colorado terror attack
(WHTM) — Several Pennsylvania lawmakers condemned what the FBI has dubbed an act of terror in Colorado. Six people were hurt in an attack at a pedestrian mall in Boulder, northeast of Denver. According to Nexstar's KDVR in Denver, the FBI said the suspect — 45-year-old Mohamed Soliman — used a makeshift flamethrower, threw an incendiary device, and yelled 'Free Palestine.' U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) decried the attack as 'unconscionable and unacceptable.' 'I will never understand these kinds of disgusting acts of terror—and we must call out the rampant antisemitism while working toward a solution where Jewish people can live peacefully,' Fetterman said on X. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he has been in contact with Colorado Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Attorney General's Office. Today, America bore witness to yet another heinous act of antisemitism designed to terrorize a peaceful community. This type of hate filled violence has no place in our civilized society and must be universally condemned,' Shapiro said. 'There is no justification for setting people on fire as they exercised their right to free speech and peaceful assembly.' Notably, Shapiro is Jewish and was the victim of an arson attack in which the suspect allegedly made multiple references to Palestine. U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-10) asserted that 'Free Palestine' is akin to the Nazi salute, and said 'the coward who perpetrated this terror must be prosecuted to the fullest extend of our laws.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
