Democrats brought a war powers resolution to the floor, but lawmakers from Venezuelan-rich Florida say that's the wrong approach.

President Trump had just released his “Big Beautiful Budget Bill”. Billionaire Musk was dismayed that it spent more than his personal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had saved through mass firings of federal staff, axing foreign aid, and slashing public institution budgets.

The setting for Trump's remarks is Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The city is represented by a Democrat in the House, Don Davis, who faces a tough re-election fight in 2026 after the boundaries of his congressional district were redrawn. The state is also hosting a key 2026 Senate race that is expected to be close.

The 2-bill package would tighten eligibility for Medicaid, CHIP and SNAP and institute a 'most favored nation' prescription drug pricing model.