The Tara Show

In this episode, Tara and Lee dissect the explosive fight over the so-called “big beautiful bill”—a sprawling budget package that has splintered the GOP in Congress. They break down how Senate leaders, including Lindsey Graham, tried to slip in Medicaid funding for 1.4 million illegal immigrants, violating federal law before walking it back under pressure. Despite claims of fiscal discipline, the bill still adds $3.5 trillion to the deficit over a decade—more even than Biden’s spending—and could leave America with $60 trillion in debt by 2035. Economic advisor Kevin Hassett insists the plan will pay for itself if the country can achieve 3% growth and maintain tariff revenue, but Tara notes the track record doesn’t support those rosy assumptions. They also explain how Republicans hope to offset some costs with rescission bills to cut funding for agencies like NPR and USAID—but question whether Congress has the will to follow through. The segment closes with updates on Big Balls (a nickname for the investigat