Rep. Andy Harris, chair of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, reiterated his threat that hardline Republicans will tank a key procedural vote on Trump's mega bill and stop the legislation’s progress dead in its tracks. The vote is expected within the hour, but could slide later.

President Trump has raised the possibility of new tariffs on other countries if trade deals are not reached by the White House's deadline. It comes as the president criticizes Elon Musk’s announcement of a new political party.