From Washington: A Big, Beautiful Victory Lap for House Republicans
After countless meetings, 20 hour markup hearings and several compromises, House Republicans were able to pass President Trump's 'one big, beautiful bill,' this week. They have Memorial Day weekend to take a victory lap, but House Republicans sights will soon be set on how the Senate responds to the bill — and whether they'll make significant changes that reverse their progress. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down how House Republicans were able to unite in the end despite initial disagreements, and how some Senators may push for modifications.
Then, Agriculture Department Secretary Brooke Rollins discusses the expansion of U.S. farm products into the UK and what the President teased as 'billions of dollars of export opportunities produced by America's great farmers.' Later, farmer and author of 'Land Rich, Cash Poor,' Brian Reisinger, joins to discuss how the deal delivers relief to U.S. farmers after the squeeze of tariffs.
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