Senate begins debate on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

After a dramatic procedural vote late Saturday, the bill went to the floor.

Last Updated: June 29, 2025, 9:32 PM EDT

The Senate on Sunday afternoon began debate on President Donald Trump's megabill for his second term priorities after a dramatic procedural vote late Saturday night.

There is up to 20 hours of debate but while Democrats will use their allotted 10 hours, Republicans are expected not to. After that, likely in the early hours of Monday, senators will begin offering amendments to the bill.

Overnight Sunday, the Senate parliamentarian ruled more provisions out of order with the reconciliation process Republicans are using to pass the bill with a simple majority. If it passes in the Senate, the bill goes back to the House to consider changes the Senate made to the House's version of the bill, which passed by one vote.

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Jun 25, 2025, 10:13 AM EDT

Trump touts new NATO defense commitment as 'big win'

President Donald Trump, speaking at a news conference at the NATO summit in the Netherlands, celebrated allies boosting defense spending -- something he's long pushed for.

"This week, the NATO allies committed to dramatically increase the defense spending to that 5% of GDP, something that no one really thought possible," Trump said.

He said the agreement will be known as "The Hague Defense Commitment" and once reached will add more than $1 trillion a year toward common defense.

President Donald Trump, alongside secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a news conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025.
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"It's a monumental win for the United States because we were carrying much more than our fair share," Trump said. "But this is a big win for Europe and for actually western civilization."

Jun 24, 2025, 2:34 PM EDT

Bipartisan House majority kills effort to impeach Trump over US strikes on Iran

For Rep. Al Green, the sixth time will not be the charm.

An overwhelming bipartisan majority rejected the Texas Democrat’s long-shot effort to impeach President Donald Trump -- this time over the U.S. strikes on Iran. The vote was 344-79.

Almost half the Democratic House caucus ( 79 Democrats) voted with all Republicans to kill the motion.

PHOTO: President Donald Trump speaks to reporters  with Secretary of State Marco Rubio onboard Air Force One en route to the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 24, 2025.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters with Secretary of State Marco Rubio onboard Air Force One en route to the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 24, 2025.
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-ABC News' John Parkinson

Jun 24, 2025, 10:04 AM EDT

Trump refuses to commit to Article 5 of NATO: 'Depends on your definition'

President Donald Trump, flying to the Netherlands for a NATO summit, refused to commit to Article 5 -- the agreement to collective defense among NATO countries -- claiming there are multiple definitions of the agreement.

"Are you committed to Article 5 of NATO," Trump was asked about the core tenet of the alliance.

"Depends on your definition. There's numerous definitions of Article 5. You know that, right?" Trump claimed.

"But I'm committed to being their friends," he added. "You know, I've become friends with many of those leaders, and I'm committed to helping them."

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, June 24, 2025, in Washington.
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He was later asked to clarify those comments, given the eyebrows it's sure to raise among other nations.

"Are you still committed to mutual defense?" he was asked.

"I'm committed to saving lives. I'm committed to life and safety, and I'm going to give you an exact definition when I get there. I just don't want to do it on the back of an airplane."

-ABC News' Justin Gomez and Lalee Ibssa

Jun 24, 2025, 8:27 AM EDT

Trump and Netanyahu spoke on Tuesday morning: Sources

According to multiple sources familiar with the phone call, President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Tuesday morning following Trump's post on Truth Social where he wrote: "ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS."

A White House source said Trump was exceptionally firm and direct with Netanyahu about what needed to happen to sustain the ceasefire, and Netanyahu understood the severity of the situation and the concerns President Trump expressed.

-ABC News' Katherine Faulders

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