ASP WEEKLY POINTS: Start your week with these headlines. ➡️ Trump Signs Megabill into Law.➡️ Lethal Floods in Texas.➡️ Gaza Ceasefire on the Table.➡️ Decision on Tariffs for European Goods. Read & Sign-up Now:

Can Congress ever stop the president from launching airstrikes against foreign nations?. Watch @RepAdamSmith discuss how Congress and public opinion can impact the presidential power to execute military operations:

Following a record-breaking vote-a-rama lasting more than 24 hours, the Senate passed its version of President Trump's domestic policy agenda. Watch @SenKevinCramer explain the Byrd bath - the process used to ensure the bill follows Senate rules:

Who benefits from ending taxes on tips? Hear @RepTimmons explain why he thinks ending taxes on tips is a win-win-win for workers, employers, and consumers here: only at ASP

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Byrd is the word in the Senate. Watch @SenKevinCramer (R-ND) explain the Byrd rule and Byrd bath processes used in the Senate to ensure everything in the "Big Beautiful Bill" follows the rules for reconciliation:

The U.S. recently launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in an effort to halt Iranian progress toward nuclear weapons. Watch @RepAdamSmith discuss the U.S. plan to force Iran to give up on its nuclear ambitions:

More than 4 million people in the U.S. work in jobs where most of their pay comes from tips, and about 16.5% work more than 48 hours per week. Hear @RepTimmons detail a plan to end taxes on tips and overtime here:

In 2023, the U.S. granted asylum to 54,350 people, denied 34,488, and received applications from 636,380 more. Hear @RepMcClintock and @RepZoeLofgren discuss how the U.S. asylum system works and how they think it should change:

Does capping power plant emissions make the U.S. less competitive?. Hear @RepBonamici (D-OR) argue that emission limits for power plants spur innovation and technological advances, boosting U.S. competitiveness:

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The Trump administration plans to roll back power plant emission limits, arguing they hurt U.S. power production and increase costs. Watch @RepBonamici (D-OR) discuss the potential risks and why she thinks the limits actually move us forward here:

The latest ASP Homeroom newsletter is out, with education resources about this month's biggest headlines:. ➡️ Student Loan Policies.➡️ Debate on Book Bans.➡️ Ending School Vaccine Requirements.➡️ War Powers Resolution in Congress. Read & Sign Up Now:

STATE OF PLAY: Should states allow the death penalty? 27 do and the drugs for lethal injections are now harder to get. State Sen. @ssurovell (D-VA) and State Rep. Bill Werkheiser (R-GA) talk about states’ capital punishment laws. Watch with ASP & @NCSLorg:

Today, Virginians head to the polls for their statewide primary election to decide who is on the ballot in November for governor, lieut. governor, attorney general, and the lower house of the state legislature. Check your registration status with ASP before heading to the polls.

Advancements in AI are creating new possibilities for work and daily life, but with great power comes great responsibility.Learn about a plan from Sen. @ChuckGrassley (R-IA) to protect AI workers who blow the whistle on fraud, abuse, and waste here:

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Can the government lower costs for Medicaid drugs? In 2024, the federal government spent about $35 billion on prescription drugs for Medicaid patients. Hear @SenatorHassan (D-NH) discuss a plan to lower those costs without cutting Medicaid services:

What happens to health care costs if we cut funding to Medicaid? The House-passed Republican tax plan includes cuts to Medicaid, shifting the funding to the states. See @SenatorHassan (D-NH) discuss what the government can and should do to lower costs:

Should the government help with student loans? The 42.7 million borrowers in the U.S. owe more than $1.7 trillion in debt, and delinquincy is rising. Representatives @RepAdams (D-NC) and @RepGrothman (R-WI) discuss how the government should respond: