White House digs in on July 4 deadline for 'big, beautiful bill' despite Senate setback

The White House on Thursday dug in on its expectation that Congress will pass the massive reconciliation package containing the president’s key agenda items by next week, despite a major setback Thursday from the Senate parliamentarian.

“We expect that bill to be on the president’s desk for signature by July Fourth," press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a press briefing.

"I know there was a ruling by the Senate parliamentarian this morning. Look, this is part of the process...