New York Democrat Representative Tom Suozzi voted against President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" despite agreeing with roughly 75% of its provisions. Suozzi justified his decision by citing concerns over preserving lower tax rates for the wealthy, Medicaid cuts and the bill's impact on the deficit. He stated that these aspects were "devastating" and outweighed the benefits of the bill. Suozzi's vote reflects the challenges of partisan politics, where lawmakers often face pressure to toe the party line. The bill passed with a narrow margin, with most Democrats opposing it and nearly all Republicans voting in favor.
Jose Manuel Albares, Spain’s foreign minister, says on X that he met Hakan Fidan of Turkey, and that the pair discussed the continuing negotiations to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Though neither country is directly involved in ceasefire talks, both have been outspoken role in the international community over Israel’s role in the conflict and its killing of civilians.
In late July, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened that his country could intervene militarily in Israel’s war on Gaza, and in May, Spain formally recognised the State of Palestine, drawing ire and sanction from Israel.