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Late Night Politics and the Big, Beautiful Bill.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., joined from left by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., talks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, April 8, 2025. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File

Late Night Politics and the Big, Beautiful Bill.

Hill reporter Emily Brooks discusses Sunday’s late-night congressional session, which advanced President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Emily explains what might happen over the next few days to keep the bill’s momentum moving forward.

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