As Republicans face criticism for cutting Medicaid, Hawley tried to shift the focus to a less-noticed part of the law that will benefit victims of nuclear waste.

The Republican megabill that is now law includes a key tax provision that has the gambling industry frustrated, and some lawmakers are already pushing for changes. Republicans pushed the Senate-passed legislation through the House of Representatives in a 218-214 vote just ahead of July 4.

US Republicans have passed a major legislative package, dubbed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' giving President Donald Trump the biggest legislative victory of his second term. After weeks of closed-door negotiations over the sprawling text -- and several day-and-night debates -- the House of Representatives narrowly approved a final version of the