German media extensively covered the passage of President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" through the US Congress, continuing a focus from previous days. Early reports criticized the legislation as wealth redistribution with concerning implications for Europe, including potential tariffs. Throughout the day, commentary intensified, describing the bill as a "bitter lesson" and expressing fears of America's dramatic drift towards autocracy. Concurrently, a significant domestic story emerged with a major Flixbus accident on the A19, causing multiple injuries. By mid-morning, geopolitical tensions gained prominence, with politicians warning Russia was "already attacking" and an energy chief urging Europe to prepare for war. Public sentiment showed strong support for reintroducing conscription. In the afternoon, domestic political realignments became a dominant theme, particularly discussions about potential cooperation between the AfD and Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW party, sparking debate over new alliances. The ongoing controversy surrounding the unredacted mask report also resurfaced.