As reconciliation talks ramp up, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is doing what he can to reel in Republican defectors.Johnson can afford to lose only three Republican votes and still get reconciliation out the door, which is shaping up to be a tall task as more and more Republicans take issue with different aspects of the "big, beautiful bill." Among them is Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, who outlined his grievances in an exclusive interview with Blaze News. 'I didn't come here to perpetuate a broken system. I understand that we have a thin majority, but we should deliver.'"Reconciliation is all about balancing our current priorities to make sure that our spending and our tax policy results in something that could be remotely described as deficit-neutral or reducing the deficit," Roy told Blaze News. "So that's kind of the first, you know, measure of whether you're going to do something successfully or not." Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesRELATED: Big, beautiful bill advances after 18-hour markup marathon while SALT talks go southAs Roy noted, codifying President Donald Trump's campaign promises is the unofficial measure of success on the Hill. While Trump himself has greenlit 151 executive orders as of this writing, only five bills from Congress have actually been signed into law. "We need to deliver on the tax policy that President Trump ran on, and that would extend what he did in 2017," Roy added. "We need to deliver on spending restraint. We need to deliver on the priorities that the American people sent us here to deliver on.""The problem is the swamp does what the swamp does," Roy told Blaze News.Although reconciliation covers some of the MAGA mandate, Roy says it is still too flawed in its current state for him to throw his support behind the bill. 'It's a broken system, and this bill doesn't make it better,' Roy added. 'It frankly, arguably, makes it worse.'"The problem is we've got a flawed bill. That's the bottom line," Roy added. "It has some good tax policy and some not-so-good tax policy. Some of it is not extended as it should be. We've got some good spending restraint and some bad spending policy." Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesRELATED: SALT sellouts: GOP dumps red-state voters for New York DemocratsRoy used the proposed Medicaid reforms as a case study. One tool Republicans have used to trim down Medicaid costs and uproot fraud has been to enforce work requirements so that fewer people are able to take advantage of the system, allowing vulnerable and disabled people Medicaid was intended for to have access to the resources they need. But as Roy pointed out, these so-called reforms have flaws of their own. "They put the work requirements in, and they said, 'Oh, we've got work requirements,' but they don't take place until 2029, after the Trump presidency," Roy told Blaze News. "They have waivers to the work requirements even when they kick in in 2029. They do not address all the ridiculous federal funding of certain states at the expense of other states.""It's a broken system, and this bill doesn't make it better," Roy added. "It frankly, arguably, makes it worse." Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesRELATED: House Republicans to hike up Harvard endowment tax in reconciliationRoy said that unless the bill was significantly amended to rein in spending and actually reform Medicaid, he wouldn't be able to support it. "It has to be amended," Roy told Blaze News. "I'm not going to be able to support it as it's currently drafted, and those amendments are going to need to be, you know, relatively significant." "I didn't come here to perpetuate a broken system," Roy added. "I understand that we have a thin majority, but we should deliver."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Want to know the Genshin Impact 5.7 release date? We’re getting close to the end of the 5.0 cycle, and Hoyoverse shows no signs of slowing down as it prepares yet another update to the game. With that said, this will be a smaller update compared to what we’ve seen in the past, but there’s still a lot to look forward to. There’s already excitement around Skirk, the latest five-star Genshin Impact new character joining the roster, and Hoyoverse has also teased Dahlia, a new four-star character. We should note that while there hasn’t been any official word about what’s to come in the Genshin Impact 5.7 update, we’ve collected information based on the ongoing gacha game beta to create this guide. Continue reading Genshin Impact 5.7 release date window, events, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

“You’re a space marine, one of Earth’s toughest, hardened in combat and trained for action. Three years ago you assaulted a superior officer for ordering his soldiers to fire upon civilians. He and his body cast were shipped to Pearl Harbor, while you were transferred to Mars. With no action for fifty million miles, your day consisted of suckin’ dust and watchin’ restricted flicks in the rec room.” That’s our introduction to Doomguy, in the instruction manual that accompanies the original game from 1993. Doom doesn’t have any cutscenes or dialogue. In terms of a narrative, each episode ends with a short passage of text summing up what you’ve just done and teasing the next location you’re about to enter, and that’s all. But the eponymous hero of id’s greatest shooter nevertheless has character. When his nose and teeth are bloodied, Doomguy soldiers on regardless, one brow raised, hungrily looking for fresh meat. When he finds a new, big gun, he grins, bares his teeth - he can’t wait to kill something with this. Continue reading Doom The Dark Ages isn't as good as Eternal or Doom 2016, but it doesn't matter MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Doom The Dark Ages review, Doom The Dark Ages weapons, Doom The Dark Ages missions

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If there’s one thing that us nerds love, it’s some good old-fashioned roleplaying. Whether it’s in Dungeons and Dragons or in our favourite video games, there’s something special about taking on a persona and a life that isn’t your own.

The final technical specs of the Nintendo Switch 2 have been revealed and there is bad news for people who like to play in Handheld or Tabletop mode, as the system takes a performance hit when undocked.

After alarming reports surfaced of 89 million Steam accounts being compromised and personal data being sold on the dark web, Steam has made a statement to reassure its users that their accounts are completely safe. However, Steam does confirm the leak, and stated that it contains "one-time codes that were only valid for 15-minute time frames and the phone numbers they were sent to."

Rumors suggest an imminent release of AirTag 2. With that in mind, Apple has quietly discontinued one of the few AirTag accessories it has offered since the item tracker debuted several years ago. That's a pretty good indication Apple intends to release a new version of the AirTag relatively soon. As spotted by MacWorld's Filipe Espósito, the AirTag Loop is no longer available on Apple's website. The only options left are discounted through third-party stores, such as Amazon, for $13. You can still find the FineWoven Key Ring for $35 on Apple’s website. According to the journalist, Apple stores haven’t received new AirTag Loops for months. This could point to a redesign or a shift in product direction. Before the iPhone 15 release, Apple also discontinued its iPhone 14 Pro leather cases as it prepared to launch the FineWoven material for the iPhone 15 models. Image source: José Adorno for BGR It now looks like the company is getting ready to phase out the first-generation AirTag in favor of a new version. These are the rumored features expected for AirTag 2: New ultrawideband chip: Apple currently uses the U1 chip in the AirTag. For years, it has built its ecosystem around this processor, but in 2023, Apple introduced a second-generation chip. This new version powers all iPhone 15 models, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. It can connect with objects three times further away. Better Precision Find: AirTag 2 might be easier to find thanks to this improved chip. I also hope it adds new features for iPhone 15 users and newer. For instance, the Apple Watch Series 9 can locate the iPhone. I’m curious how the new AirTag could enhance Precision Find. Here are a few more features I’d like Apple to include: Redesign: With this new generation, I hope Apple adds a built-in loophole or something easier to attach to this item tracker. Right now, users have to buy an accessory just to carry this accessory, which is frustrating, especially since Apple charges almost as much for the keychain as the AirTag itself. A new option: The limited design options might push users toward third-party trackers. For example, the current AirTag doesn’t fit well in a wallet. A slimmer version could make a big difference in sales. Louder sound: AirTag 2 should produce a louder sound when we tap the ring button, making it easier to locate. BGR will update you as soon as the AirTag 2 release date is confirmed. Don't Miss: Apple reveals 19 new iOS 19 features ahead of WWDC 2025 The post Apple just gave us a big hint that the AirTag 2 will launch soon appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $399 iPad mini 7th-Gen, $395 75-inch smart TV, $400 eufy Omni C20, Energizer batteries, more Today’s deals: $4 iPhone chargers, 51% off Beats Studio Pro ANC headphones, $80 Roku Ultra, more Amazon deals: 20% off gift cards from Amazon, $553 unlocked iPhone 15, $114 standing desk, more Today’s deals: $99 AirPods 4, $50 TP-Link WiFi 6 router, $279 3D printer, $200 Toshiba smart TV, more

President Donald Trump's quick, bold moves on trade deals, hostage returns, and peace talks in the Middle East this week have even staunch Biden administration Democrats in awe.

President Donald Trump repeated his desire that the U.S. help rebuild the Gaza Strip, suggesting the area become a "freedom zone" in the Middle East.