July 1, 2025
GOP Holdouts Stall Trump’s Signature Legislation plus ICE Tracking Tool Sparks Investigation
The Ben Ferguson PodcastAbout this episode
Legislative Uncertainty: The speaker discusses the ongoing negotiations and uncertainty surrounding a major piece of legislation referred to as the "Big Beautiful Bill." As of the recording, several GOP senators are reportedly holding out, though concessions may bring them on board. Political Commentary: The speaker references conversations with members of Congress and provides real-time updates on the bill’s status. There is criticism of the media and Democratic opposition, with a strong defense of the bill’s fiscal and economic goals. Key Figures Quoted: Caroline Levitt (White House Press Secretary) defends the bill’s economic impact and tax cuts. Senator Tommy Tuberville (referred to as “Turber Bill”) compares the bill to The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly , emphasizing tax cuts and agency reforms. Senator Ron Johnson and Senator Rick Scott also defend the bill, focusing on spending cuts, Medicaid reform, and economic growth. ICE Tracking App Controversy: The latter part of the transcript shifts to a critique of CNN for covering an app called “ICE Block,” which alerts users to ICE agent locations. Critics, including Tom Homan (former ICE Director), argue the app endangers law enforcement and accuse CNN of promoting anti-ICE sentiment. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton #rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats #republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica #SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.