The Congressional Budget Office released its analysis of Trump's legislation, projecting it would add $2.4 trillion to federal deficits over ten years while leaving 10.9 million Americans uninsured. The findings intensified Musk's rebellion against what he continued calling a "disgusting abomination," escalating his social media campaign to "KILL the BILL."
Republicans attempted damage control, claiming Musk's opposition stemmed from losing electric vehicle tax credits rather than fiscal concerns. Sources described Trump as "furious" over Musk's "megabill revolt," with insiders saying they "knew he'd throw a fit."
Trump conducted a 75-minute call with Putin, relaying that the Russian leader plans retaliation for Ukraine's drone strikes on air bases. The conversation covered Iran but would not produce "immediate peace."
Former Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced she was leaving the Democratic Party to become an independent while promoting her memoir about the "broken" Biden administration. A federal judge blocked deportation of the Boulder suspect's family despite their cooperation with investigators.