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The Big Beautiful Bill
How It Came To Be
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A ten-part written series examining one of the most significant pieces of
legislation in this Congress — through reporting, analysis, and insights from the lawmakers
who made it happen.
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The Ten-Part Series
10 of 10 published
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PART ONE
By Bob Cusack and David Sivak • July 27, 2026 6:00 am
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PART TWO
By Zach Halaschak • July 27, 2026 12:00 pm
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PART THREE
By David Sivak • July 28, 2026 6:00 am
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PART FOUR
By Callie Patteson, Maydeen Merino and Ramsey Touchberry • July 28, 2026 12:00 pm
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PART FIVE
By Bob Cusack • July 29, 2026 6:00 am
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PART SIX
By Gabrielle M. Etzel • July 29, 2026 12:00 pm
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PART SEVEN
By Bob Cusack, Christian Datoc and Mabinty Quarshie • July 30, 2026 6:00 am
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PART EIGHT
By Bob Cusack and David Sivak • July 30, 2026 12:00 pm
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PART NINE
By Hailey Bullis and Lauren Green • July 31, 2026 6:00 am
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PART TEN
By Bob Cusack and David Sivak • July 31, 2026 6:00 am
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About the Series
From the first conversations to the final vote, The Big Beautiful Bill: How It Came to
Be takes you inside the people, debates, and decisions that shaped the legislation.
Original reporting
Interviews with lawmakers
In-depth analysis
Occasional video features
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