Trump’s $3.3 Trillion Power Play Passes—But Elon’s War Just Began

The “big, beautiful bill” cleared the Senate, but the real fireworks are coming from the right.

Good Morning, it’s Wednesday, July 2nd, and the fireworks are starting early.

After a brutal 27-hour vote-a-rama, Trump’s $3.3 trillion “big, beautiful bill” scraped through the Senate with VP JD Vance casting the tiebreaker. But don’t let the victory lap fool you—Elon Musk is out for blood, threatening to primary every GOP lawmaker who backed the bill. And he’s not alone. Welcome to the opening shots of a GOP civil war.

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Trump’s $3.3 Trillion Power Grab Survives the Senate—But at What Cost?

The Senate just bulldozed Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” through the vote-a-rama from hell—and if you blinked, you missed the part where they added $3.3 trillion to your tab.

The final push came after days of backroom deals, procedural chaos, and a last-minute rescue by Vice President JD Vance. Only three Republicans bucked the party line. Not a single Democrat touched it. Now it’s heading back to the House, where MAGA purists and shaky moderates are already sharpening their knives.

This is the biggest Republican spending deal in modern history. And they’re selling it as fiscal responsibility.

It shows exactly how much power Trump now holds in Washington.

And the media? They’re more focused on Schumer’s tantrum over the bill’s name than what’s actually inside it.

Let’s break it down. Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” is a Frankenstein of priorities: a permanent extension of his 2017 tax cuts, $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, $50 billion more for rural hospitals, and billions in new defense and border funding. It also reshapes Medicaid, tightens SNAP work requirements, and throws a few billion bones to red-state priorities. In short, it’s Trumpism on steroids—built to enshrine his legacy and hand conservatives a legislative nuke going into 2026.

But the price tag is undeniable. According to the Congressional Budget Office, depending on how you count it, this bill could add over half a trillion—or as much as $3.3 trillion—to the national debt. And Democrats, who just last year screamed about fiscal cliffs and government shutdowns, suddenly think we’re on the brink of armageddon because this one has Trump’s name on it.

The House Freedom Caucus hates it. Senate Dems tried to kill it with dozens of procedural bombs. And still, it passed. That’s the part no one wants to admit: Trump is the Republican Party now, and this vote proved it.

One quote says it all. John Thune, standing in front of the press after the vote, smirked and said, “I’ve not been involved in a single spending debate in which Republicans tried to spend less and Democrats tried to spend more—except national security.” Translation: we know it’s huge, and we passed it anyway.

By Friday, this will be law. The media will call it dangerous. Democrats will call it extreme. And Trump will call it a victory for the people. The truth is, it’s all of the above.

Get ready. This bill is about to reshape the next decade of American politics.

Iranian Hackers Threaten Trump’s Inner Circle with Massive Email Leak

A shadowy Iran-linked cyber crew claims it has 100 gigabytes of emails from Trump’s top aides—and they’re threatening to drop them any day now.

The hackers, calling themselves “Robert,” told Reuters they’ve scooped up messages from Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Trump confidant Roger Stone, attorney Lindsey Halligan, and yes, even Stormy Daniels. It’s the same group that leaked campaign emails during the 2024 race. Now they say they’re ready to go public again—right as tensions between the U.S. and Iran boil over.

This is no idle bluff. These guys have ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, and they’ve already shown they’re willing to meddle in U.S. politics. They claim the new leaks will show internal chaos and corruption—but don’t be surprised if the emails are doctored, misrepresented, or worse.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is calling it a direct attack on national security. FBI Director Kash Patel says the feds are ready to pounce on whoever is responsible. The Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency calls it digital propaganda designed to discredit and divide. They’re not wrong.

This comes just weeks after Trump launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and refused to negotiate on uranium enrichment. And right after that? Boom—this leak threat. You don’t need a red string board to connect the dots.

The media will eat this up like it’s Watergate 2.0. But the bigger story is what it says about the moment we’re in. A foreign enemy is openly blackmailing our president’s team. Not covertly. Not quietly. Openly. And our tech infrastructure, our political class, and our media all seem paralyzed to stop it.

Trump says he’s not negotiating with Iran. Tehran just answered with a thumb drive full of threats. Welcome to 2025.

Musk Declares War on the ‘Porky Pig Party,’ Threatens GOP Primaries Over Trump’s Spending Spree

Elon Musk says the two-party system is dead—and he’s coming for the people who helped kill it.

The world’s richest man just reignited his feud with President Trump and torched the GOP over what he calls the biggest betrayal of fiscal conservatism in American history. The catalyst? Trump’s $3.3 trillion budget and tax bill. Musk has declared it “utterly insane and destructive,” and he’s threatening to primary any Republican who backed it—vowing they’ll lose their seats if it’s the last thing he does.

This isn’t idle talk. Musk already spent nearly $300 million to help reelect Trump. He chaired the controversial Department of Government Efficiency. And now he says all that progress is being wiped out by reckless spending and fake fiscal hawks. Musk dubbed Congress the “Porky Pig Party” and teased the formation of a new “America Party” if this bill becomes law.

That’s not just rhetoric—it’s a real threat to Trump’s right flank. Musk’s supporters are wealthy, influential, and furious. Meanwhile, Trump isn’t backing down either. He took a swipe at Musk’s government subsidies and suggested DOGE might start auditing Elon’s empire. The man he once elevated is now a political liability.

This public blowup between two of the most powerful figures on the right could shatter MAGA unity and scramble the 2026 primaries. If Musk follows through, it won’t just be Democrats facing a challenge. Trump’s own allies may find themselves fighting two wars—one with the left, and one with their former megadonor.

RFK Jr. Drops Vaccine Bombshells on Tucker—Then Stuns Everyone With Trump Praise

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down with Tucker Carlson and lit a match under the entire medical establishment—and then unexpectedly poured some gasoline on Trump’s fire, too.

Kennedy accused vaccine industry insiders of rigging the system for profit. His prime target? Paul Offit, a frequent talking head on CNN, who allegedly voted to put his own rotavirus vaccine on the childhood schedule while sitting on a CDC advisory board. Offit later sold his product rights to Merck for $186 million. Kennedy didn’t mince words: Offit “literally voted himself rich.”

It got worse. Kennedy claimed Dr. Anthony Fauci funded a method called “seamless ligation” that helps scientists genetically engineer viruses in a lab without leaving evidence. Carlson cut in with a chilling observation: “That’s what you would do if you’re creating viruses for biological warfare.”

Then came the curveball. Kennedy—once skeptical of Trump—shared his private thoughts after working with the man. “He’s one of the most empathetic people that I’ve met,” RFK Jr. said. “He’s immensely curious, inquisitive… encyclopedic in certain areas you wouldn’t expect.”

Kennedy praised Trump for thinking about the working class, not the elites. “He’s a genuine populist,” he added, smashing the left’s narrative of Trump as a cold-hearted billionaire stooge.

The full interview is packed with WTF moments. But if you’ve ever questioned how vaccines are approved—or misjudged Trump—this one’s worth your time. Kennedy just changed the conversation. And maybe some minds.

• SOCIAL SECURITY DISASTER AHEAD

  The White House is scrambling after internal memos revealed a funding shortfall that could leave tens of thousands of Social Security recipients without full payments this fall. Officials are blaming “accounting issues,” but the timing—just months before a brutal election—is suspicious. Read More

• CHINA SPIES BUSTED IN THE U.S.

  The DOJ charged two Chinese nationals for acting as agents of the Chinese Communist Party while operating under fake identities in America. Both suspects allegedly tried to infiltrate U.S.-based pro-democracy groups—Beijing’s reach just hit home. Read More

• UKRAINE’S GHOST ARMY

  With the Ukraine conflict fizzling out, one big question looms: what happens to the Ukrainian soldiers who defected to Russia’s side? Some are demanding asylum, others face prosecution—no one’s talking about it in Washington. Read More

• TRUMP’S DHS TURNS FEDERAL FORCE INTO A GIANT

  New data shows a massive 40% surge in federal police hires under Trump’s second term, especially at DHS and ICE. Critics call it “militarization,” supporters say it’s finally about law and order. Read More

• DEMOCRAT REFUSES TO HELP ICE AFTER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ARREST

  Radical New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani made headlines again for refusing to cooperate with ICE after the arrest of an undocumented immigrant. He called it a “racist operation”—even though the suspect had prior charges. Read More

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“Government is not reason, it is not eloquence—it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.”

—George Washington

Thanks for reading today’s issue. We don’t do safe takes or lazy headlines—we dig up the truth and deliver it raw. Whether you’re cheering Trump’s legislative win or siding with Musk’s rebellion, one thing is clear: the old party lines are crumbling fast. Eyes open. Stay sharp. Things are about to get even crazier.

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That RFK Jr.–Tucker interview? Game-changing. If you missed it, make time. His takedown of vaccine profiteering and shock praise for Trump will rattle both sides of the aisle. What did you think—insightful or over-the-top?

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