How The Megabill Will Change America

The Daily

2025/07/04

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Shownote

After months of debate, weeks of tense negotiations and 24 hours of Republican arm-twisting, President Trump has muscled his giant domestic-policy bill through both chambers of Congress. It’s a major legislative victory for the president that paves the wa....

Highlights

In a significant political achievement, President Trump has successfully pushed through a major domestic-policy bill that reshapes tax and healthcare systems in the U.S. After intense negotiations and internal party pressure, the legislation represents a cornerstone of his second-term agenda. This episode brings together New York Times journalists to dissect the sweeping changes and their real-world implications for American citizens.

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Estate tax exemption raised to $15 million

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Republicans chose the strictest Medicaid work requirement model, leading to significant loss of coverage.

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Rural hospitals may face financial strain due to Medicaid cuts.

Chapters

Who Really Benefits from Trump's Tax Cuts?

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Medicaid Overhaul: A Path to Coverage Loss?

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Republican Strategy: Balancing Cuts and Political Fallout

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Transcript

Margot Sanger-Katz: I'm Austin Mitchell, and for the past couple years, my colleague Azeen Goreshi and I have been reporting on the story of medical care for transgender kids. Where it came from, the lives it changed, how it became a protocol that spread a...