Tillis denounces Trump 'big, beautiful bill' hours after surprise retirement announcement

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., denounced President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," just hours after making the surprise announcement that he would not run for a third term in 2026. 

Tillis voted against a motion to proceed with the spending package on Saturday and then announced his retirement on Sunday, citing political polarization and a desire to spend more time with family.

He then took to the Senate floor later Sunday to warn that "Republicans are about to make a mistake on healthcare...