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The Readback: What’s the point of the Freedom Caucus?

The Readback: What’s the point of the Freedom Caucus?

Update: 2025-07-05
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Mica Soellner breaks down the changing dynamics of the House Freedom Caucus and how the One Big Beautiful Bill passed with only two Republicans voting against it after facing major opposition from GOP hardliners. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.


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The Readback: What’s the point of the Freedom Caucus?

The Readback: What’s the point of the Freedom Caucus?

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