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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Politics articles  Politics
    Why Republicans are voting against Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
     2 July 2025
    US President Donald Trump is getting closer to seeing his One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed after it narrowly passed a Senate vote. Here's why the bill isn't enjoying full Republican support.
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    US Senate passes Donald Trump's 'big beautiful bill' by narrow margin
    2 Jul: The US Senate has passed President Donald Trump's so-called "big beautiful bill" despite opposition from several Republican politicians and billionaire Elon Musk.... more
    Memo to Shane Jones: what if NZ needs more regional government, not less?
    2 Jul: Rather than get rid of regional councils, maybe the government should look at expanding their role to deliver core services – something common in many other countries.... more
    Another tool in the police toolbox - for cracking down on crime
    1 Jul: Another tool in the police toolbox - for cracking down on crime... more
    Foodstuffs is trialling the use of reusable plastic deli containers in six stores
    1 Jul: Foodstuffs is trialling the use of reusable plastic deli containers in six stores... more
    The Finance Minister says changes to the FamilyBoost scheme are on their way
    1 Jul: The Finance Minister says changes to the FamilyBoost scheme are on their way... more
    Among all Israel's targets in Iran, the strikes at Evin Prison left some people 'in disbelief'
    30 Jun: Accounts from inside Tehran's Evin Prison are as harrowing as they are rare — many of those locked up inside never make it out. Now Iranian officials say 71 people were killed in an Israeli strike there last week.... more
    Excitement over expected changes to the way authorities deal with retail crime
    30 Jun: Excitement over expected changes to the way authorities deal with retail crime... more
    Hopes new offences will curb the number of attacks on prison staff
    30 Jun: Hopes new offences will curb the number of attacks on prison staff... more
    A plea to keep Auckland's Takapuna golf course open, from one the country's best known golfers
    29 Jun: A plea to keep Auckland's Takapuna golf course open, from one the country's best known golfers... more

     Most Popular Recent Politics News
     10 Jun: The Otago Regional Council's admitting further privacy breaches, during an investigation into it sharing the email addresses of hundreds of people ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     11 Jun: More questions than answers on where a number of 15-year-olds are heading after being allowed to drop out of school +++++++++++++++++++++++++
     15 Jun: Students Against Dangerous Driving is celebrating 40 years of fighting for the safety of young drivers on New Zealand roads ++++++++++++++++++
     06 Jun: Auckland Mayoral hopefuls team say if they win another term, they will continue their mission to 'Fix Auckland' +++++++++++++++++
     19 Jun: Belief the reputation of our universities is in a good place +++++++++++++++
     12 Jun: Young Aucklanders are making moves to the South Island +++++++++++++++
     05 Jun: Confirmation the Police executive knew last year about investigation of the Prime Minister's acting deputy press secretary - who's now resigned +++++++++++++++

     Politics NewsLinks
      1 Jul: 'i am a rugby player - but that is what i do, not who i am' (BBCWorld)
      30 Jun: Politics and rugby league have been thrown into a blender (Sydney Morning Herald)
      30 Jun: Music and politics at glastonbury (BBCWorld)
      27 Jun: Nz first mp tanya unkovich stands down from politics ()
      26 Jun: Parliament unites in grief as tributes flow for takutai tarsh kemp (RadioNZ)
      22 Jun: The house: tactics from the 'scrutiny week' bear pit (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
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    Politics:
    Why Republicans are voting against Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill 15:27

    Rugby League:
    Warriors Women skipper Apii Nicholls has explained how having so many rugby union players is improving their hopes in the NRLW 15:27

    Law and Order:
    Donald Trump tours 'Alligator Alcatraz' in new warning to undocumented migrants 15:07

    Entertainment:
    Lauren Chan is "much more comfortable" since coming out 15:06

    Business:
    Prices for top-end butter are through the roof, with little recourse for shoppers 14:57

    Entertainment:
    Taylor Swift has spent $13,000 on a giant friendship bracelet 14:36

    Soccer:
    The Wellington Phoenix have confirmed the departure of three men's players 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Kate Winslet has become an ambassador for The King's Foundation 14:06

    Accident and Emergency:
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