The Senate's contentious progress on President Trump's comprehensive 'megabill' dominated US media attention throughout the day. Morning headlines reported initial votes to open debate, with the legislation narrowly clearing key procedural hurdles despite Democratic efforts to delay passage by forcing full readings of the nearly 1,000-page bill. Trump celebrated the advancement of his 'Big, Beautiful Bill' into the afternoon. A significant political development emerged in the evening as Senator Thom Tillis announced he would not seek re-election, following Trump's public criticism and threats for Tillis's opposition to parts of the bill. Concerns were also raised regarding the bill's potential to add $3.3 trillion to the national debt. Separately, reports continued on ongoing activity at Iran's bombed nuclear site.
