Cleveland Guardians starter Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave hours before he was scheduled to take the mound against the Chicago Cubs Thursday, MLB announced. 

While MLB didn’t disclose the nature of its investigation, ESPN reported it was related to gambling. 

Two pitches thrown by Ortiz during a start are being scrutinized. 

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In June, betting integrity firm IC360 relayed the two pitches to sportsbooks, according to ESPN, and the first was on June 15 against the Seattle Mariners.

The firm flagged unusual betting action on the first pitch thrown by Ortiz in the bottom of the second inning to be a ball or hit batsman. Ortiz spiked a slider into the ground far away from the strike zone. 

Then, on June 27, more unusual betting action came in on a pitch from Ortiz in the top of the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals. Once again, the bets were on a ball or a hit batsman, and Ortiz proceeded to spike another pitch the catcher couldn’t handle. 

While instances like this happen to even the best of pitchers, the league is looking into the situation. 

The bets came in from Ohio, New York and New Jersey, according to ESPN. 

The non-disciplinary leave for Ortiz is scheduled to run through the MLB All-Star break, with games resuming for the second half July 18. 

The Guardians released a statement on the matter after MLB’s announcement. 

"The Guardians have been notified by Major League Baseball that Luis Ortiz has been placed on leave per an agreement with the Players Association due to an ongoing league investigation.

"The Guardians are not permitted to comment further at this time and will respect the league's confidential investigative process." 

Ortiz has pitched 16 times for the Guardians this season, recording a 4.36 ERA and 96 strikeouts. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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As tension builds in the villa, fans are taking to the Love Island USA app to make their voices heard.

The Stand on Business challenge on Tuesday, July 1, led to a new show record as the Love Island mobile app received more than 1 million votes in the first six minutes, according to Deadline. The internal date noted that after the less than two hour voting window closed, the app had received votes from more than 3 million unique users.

Fans are asked to vote multiple times throughout the season to affect the outcome of the show. Earlier in season 7, the results led to a recoupling where Jeremiah Brown was paired off with Iris Kendall instead of Huda Mustafa, Hannah Fields was selected to be with Pepe Garcia over Charlie Georgiou and Olandria Carthen swapped Taylor Williams for Jalen Brown.

One week later, Hannah and Jeremiah were dumped from the island after they were one of the people with the least amount of support from the public. Since the app relaunched in May, it has grown an average of more than 100,000 unique users per day. The app has added more than 1 million new users since Tuesday with over 5 million unique users.

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The Love Island USA Islanders live in isolation and are under constant video surveillance while searching for The One in a luxury villa in Fiji. They must be coupled up to remain on the show and to stand a chance to receive the prize of $100,000.

The passion for the outcome of the show has led to the network reminding fans not to take their passion too far.

“The keyword in Love Island is … love. We love our fans. We love our islanders,” read a statement from Peacock that aired in a June episode. “We don’t love cyberbullying, harassment or hate.”

Host Ariana Madix has also had to step in. “I do want to say something to some of those people who are online,” she said on Aftersun. “Don’t be contacting people’s families. Don’t be doxxing people.”

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Ariana continued: “Don’t be going on islanders’ pages and saying rude things. You still have time to delete all of that because the islanders don’t have their phones. So we are giving you a chance because this is a fun, amazing and beautiful show. We should be thanking each one of these islanders every single day for giving us themselves.”

The record-breaking voting comes as the villa is at odds. During Tuesday’s episode, the Islanders had to write letters to each other — signed or anonymous — where they called them out in front of everyone. This led to several falling outs including between Huda and Chelley Bissainthe following the former’s makeout session with Ace Greene in an earlier challenge.

New episodes of Love Island USA are released six days a week — except for Wednesdays — on Peacock.

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Shopping for swimsuits gets a whole lot easier when you know exactly what to look for — and when you find one that makes you feel like that girl the second you slip it on. If you’re over 35 and want a suit that flatters, supports and gives that toned, sculpted effect (without spending hours in the gym), we’ve got you covered.

From strategic ruching and slimming color-blocking to curve-enhancing cuts and built-in shapewear, these suits are all about working smarter, not harder. Whether you’re lounging poolside, chasing your kiddos on the beach or headed to a chic resort weekend, these 17 flattering swimsuits deliver major confidence (and compliments).

17 Slimming, Toning Swimsuits on Amazon for Women Over 35

1. Va-Va-Voom V-Neck: Serve serious hourglass energy! This cut-out one-piece has built-in tummy control and ruching that hugs in all the right places — giving you that ‘just-got-back-from-Pilates’ look without the actual workout.

2. Mesh Magic: With an ultra-flattering silhouette, this push-up suit feels like something you’d spot a celeb wearing on a yacht — but make it Amazon Prime pricing. The mesh contrast panels bring extra chic flair to the one-piece design.

3. Back-Tie Moment: A flattering silhouette and a design that adds instant glam? We’re in. “It’s the most flattering one-piece I own,” one shopper shared. “The ruching and tummy control really holds you in without being too tight.”

4. Flirty Fit: This sweet swimdress gives you coverage and curves. It has a flouncy skirt and tummy-smoothing bodice, and little gold accents that feel so chic.

5. Scoop-Neck Savior: If you’re looking for a suit that gets you tons of compliments, go with this scoop-neck swim dress with a high waistline and pleated skirt. It shapes, supports and smooths, and shoppers are grabbing extras in case it ever sells out.

6. Tankini Time: If bikinis feel too bare but one-pieces feel too restrictive, this under-$40 tankini set is your Goldilocks moment. It’s supportive and smoothing, and the high-waisted bottoms? Chef’s kiss.

7. Ruffled Feathers: A v-neckline, ruffled sleeves and contrast lace . . . what’s not to love? The built-in tummy control feels extra flattering, and the suit is stylish enough to be a staple in any swimwear collection.

8. Color-Block Cutie: The lavender-and-white color combo of this swim set stopped Us in our tracks. It brings the look of your favorite workout set to the beach or pool, with a top and high-waisted skirt reviewers say “hides all the right areas” without feeling overly modest.

9. Beautiful Blues: Neon? A scoop neck top and high-waisted bottoms with plenty of coverage? Contrast color-blocking? This $36 bikini set is basically our dream . . . and it’s so flattering.

10. Mamma Mia-Inspired: Feel instantly transported to a Greek island (complete with your own main character energy) when you slip on this blue and white printed bikini. The scalloped trim adds a touch of luxury to the look.

11. Classic With a Twist: If your swimsuit had a “little black dress” alter ego, this bikini set would be it. Classic, curve-hugging and totally timeless with a tie waist and ruffled sleeves.

12. One-Shoulder Sass: This off-the-shoulder moment brings the drama in the best way. The flounce adds balance and draws the eye up, for a slimming effect that feels professionally styled.

13. Customer-Loved: Shoppers are calling this two-piece set “the swimsuit of the season,” and for good reason. The high-waisted bottoms hit right below the belly button for extra tummy control, while the scalloped trim details on the border and shoulder bow make it look chic, flirty and fun.

14. Plus-Size Pick: Intentionally designed to flatter plus-sized bodies, this luxurious one-piece features a criss-cross wrap top detail and tons of ruching to smooth and tone. Add sunnies and a flowy wrap for ultimate resort chic.

15. Asymmetric and Amazing: This one-shoulder swimsuit feels like a modern, fresh twist on a classic one-piece silhouette, and honestly? We can’t get enough of the adorable bow detail.

16. Instant Hourglass: Take on your next beach day feeling your most confident with this comfortable, flattering suit. The high-waisted bottoms smooth your midsection, while the twisted top offers lift and shape without sacrificing comfort.

17. Sweetheart Status: This under-$30 one-piece brings Old Hollywood right to your pool. The sweetheart neckline and ruched midsection deliver sculpted curves and timeless glam in one comfortable, easy-to-wear swimsuit.

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Michael Madsen died on Thursday, July 3. He was 67.

Madsen’s manager Ron Smith confirmed his death to Us Weekly, saying his client died from cardiac arrest.

The actor was found unresponsive at his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday after deputies responded to a 911 call that morning, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department confirmed to Us. Madsen was pronounced dead at the residence at 8:25 a.m. PT.

“The death is believed to have been from natural causes and no foul play is suspected,” the sheriff’s department added.

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“In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life,” Madsen’s managers Smith and Susan Ferris and publicist Liz Rodriguez told Us in a statement on Thursday. “Michael was also preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems, currently being edited.”

The statement concluded: “Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.”

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Madsen was born in Chicago and launched his career in Hollywood in 1982. One of his most iconic roles include playing criminal Mr. Blonde in Quentin Tarantino‘s 1992 hit Reservoir Dogs.

Madsen and Tarantino, 62, frequently collaborated during the actor’s four decades in the industry. They worked on Kill Bill: Vol. 1, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.

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The late actor also appeared on Our Family Honor, Vengeance Unlimited, Big Apple and Powers and starred in WarGames, Thelma & Louise, Wyatt Earp and more.

Madsen is survived by sons Calvin and Luke, whom he shares with estranged wife DeAnna Madsen and sons Christian and Max, whom he welcomed with ex-wife Jeannine Bisignano.

Michael and Bisignano were married from 1991 to 1995. He married DeAnna in 1996 and filed for divorce in September 2024. Michael and DeAnna also shared son Hudson, who died by suicide in January 2022 at the age of 26.

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When it comes to the little white lies a parent tells their child, Priyanka Chopra Jonas admits there aren’t many she tells her daughter, Malti, 3.

While a guest on Kylie Kelce’s podcast “Not Gonna Lie,” Kelce and Chopra Jonas discussed the fibs they tell their kids. Kelce, 33, admitted to telling her four girls that the TV in their minivan only works during long car rides, while Chopra Jonas, 42, often tells Malti that the internet isn’t working in the house.

But that’s about where the lies stop, Chopra Jonas admitted, because when it comes to Malti, she can get away with anything.

“She’s the most precious thing in our lives and was such a miracle anyway that she gets away with murder with me,” Chopra Jonas told Kelce. “So I try, I try, but the internet is one of my big lies.”

 

“Oh, and with food as well,” the actress continued. “She wants to be as old as Moana. And my daughter was a preemie, preemie baby, so I’m one of those NICU moms that is still, like, obsessed with her nutrition.”

Chopra Jonas said each of Malti’s meals include everything she needs, despite her daughter’s pediatrician telling her she “needs to stop obsessing.”

“I can’t help it,” Chopra Jonas continued, “because she was so tiny when she was born.”

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Malti was 110 days early when she was born, or “the entire third trimester,” as Chopra Jonas explained.

“That is impressive,” Kelce said. “What a fighter, girl.”

“Yeah, she really fought and clawed her way into life,” Chopra Jonas said of Malti, whom she shares with husband Nick Jonas. “I have so much admiration for her. So she gets away with anything with me. Honestly, I’m just like, ‘Yes, take it. It’s yours. Everything, whatever you need.’”

The Heads of State star also admits that her daughter knows it too. Malti is a big fan of playing dress-up with her mom’s wardrobe, who doesn’t object.

“She comes into my closet. She calls it the ‘magic closet,’” Chopra Jonas shared. “She’ll wear my shoes, walk out. She’ll like, take my bag, walk out.”

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Kelce admitted that Malti would get along well with her third daughter, Bennett, who loves playing with makeup, which she calls “wakeup.” Malti calls it “yippic.”

“I just want to see life through their eyes for a little bit,” Kelce admitted, to which Chopra Jonas agreed.

“It’s my escape. Like, if I’m having a s***ty day, that’s what I do. I come back home to my daughter and my husband, like, I come back home especially to her, and I like, just throw my bag, my shoes, whatever, and just snuggle into her,” Chopra Jonas said. “And everything is OK in the world.”

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There’s nothing like burgers, fireworks and massive savings, courtesy of Amazon’s big Fourth of July sale. Ahead of the holiday weekend, the retailer is dropping can’t-miss markdowns for all your summer essentials — up to 90% off. Yes, you read that right.

Everything from designer fashion pieces and trendy beauty products to luggage and robot vacuums are now discounted to historic lows. Samsonite, Shark, Michael Kors, Levi’s, Samsung, Vince Camuto and Levoit are just a few brands taking part in the summertime fun. So whether you’re looking for a new mattress or comfy summer sandals, chances are you’ll find them on sale on Amazon.

If you want to skip the headache, read on! We narrowed down the 40 best Amazon Fourth of July sales you won’t want to live without. Just don’t let anything sit in your cart for too long . . . they might be gone tomorrow.

40 Best Fourth of July Sales on Amazon

Fashion Deals

• Levi’s 501 Original Shorts — originally $60, now $50!
• Vince Camuto Lenni Flat Sandals — originally $119, now $82!
• Lillusory Flowy Casual Mini Dress — originally $45, now $20!
• Michael Kors Kyla Small Convertible Pouchette — originally $158, now $65!
• Ofeefan Sleeveless Sundress — originally $25, now $12!
• Wiholl Square-Neck Blouse — originally $26, now $10!
• Sunzel High-Waisted Flare Leggings — originally $30, now $20!
• New Balance 520 V8 Running Shoes — originally $64, now $43!
• DB Moon Empire-Waist Maxi Dress — originally $34, now $19!
• Charmo One-Piece Tummy-Control Swimsuit — originally $45, now $20!

Home Deals

• ErGear Height-Adjustable Electric Standing Desk — originally $160, now $100!
• Samsonite Freeform 28-Inch Large Luggage — originally $280, now $98!
• Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier — originally $100, now $85!
• Best Price Mattress 8-Inch Twin Mattress — originally $147, now $89!
• iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo — originally $275, now $140!
• Ring Spotlight Cam Plus — originally $280, now $180!
• Amazon Echo Pop — originally $40, now $22!
• Shark PowerPro Plus Cordless Stick Vacuum — originally $350, now $200!
• Holmes 16-Inch Digital Stand Fan — originally $50, now $30!
• Coonp Queen Mattress Topper — originally $97, now $58!

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Beauty Deals

• Braun IPL Silk·Expert Pro 5 — originally $380, now $285!
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Sunscreen SPF 60 — originally $21, now $12!
• Maree Glycolic Acid Polish Exfoliating Pads— originally $30, now $19!
• Tirtir Milk Skin Toner — originally $25, now $18!
• Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer — originally $230, now $150!
• Boldify Hairline Powder — originally $18, now $13!
• Gillette Venus Platinum Extra Smooth Razor and Refills — originally $25, now $20!
• Bestope Pro Waver Curling Iron Wand — originally $66, now $37!
• Wellfine Water Dental Flosser — originally $50, now $20!
• Philips Sonicare ExpertClean 7500 Toothbrush — originally $200, now $100!

Tech Deals

• KYY Portable Monitor 15.6-Inch 1080P — originally $130, now $70!
• Roku Ultra 4K Streaming Device — originally $100, now $79!
• Beats Solo 4 Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones — originally $200, now $130!
• Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 Business Laptop Computer — originally $2,999, now $899!
• Nequga Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth Headphones — originally $260, now $26!
• Samsung 27-Inch Odyssey G3 Series Gaming Monitor — originally $230, now $130!
• Puqo Smart Watch — originally $200, now $25!
• BolaButty Bluetooth Speaker — originally $35, now $20!
• Amazon Fire TV Stick — originally $50, now $25!
• Insignia 55-Inch Smart TV — originally $350, now $190!

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Brie Garcia is in the midst of making major strides in her career, which has included adding one important skill to her professional resume: matchmaking.

Brie, 41, who recently cohosted ABC and ESPN’s coverage of the 2025 X Games, exclusively told Us Weekly how she was scouting potential suitors for her twin sister, Nikki Garcia, while she was on the ground in Salt Lake City. 

“I had my goggles on this past weekend,” Brie said. “I was like, ‘Who’s single?’ I kept texting her. I’m very happy in my marriage, but I do think I’d be the best wingwoman. I told her, ‘This time, you need to listen to me and trust your sister.’ I feel like I’d find the best guy.”

Brie has been married to former professional wrestler Bryan Danielson since 2014, and the couple share two children: daughter Birdie, 8, and son Buddy, 4.

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Nikki finalized her divorce from ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev in November 2024. The couple share son Matteo, 4.

Despite Brie’s confidence that there are “great men” out there for her sister, she admitted the twins’ fame presents a conundrum. 

“This is what Nikki and I were thinking: Are they scared to date women in the public eye?” Brie questioned. “Especially ones with a podcast.”

The sisters cohost “The Nikki & Brie Show” podcast, which releases new episodes every Monday and Wednesday. 

As for her recent X Games experience, Brie revealed it all came about by chance. 

“It’s crazy, because Nikki actually got the phone call first to host,” Brie revealed. “She’s back at WWE. I was like their runner-up in a way. I got lucky that Nikki was busy and I could do it.”

Brie added, “I’m so grateful to the X Games because I’ve been wanting that chance. I feel like Nikki keeps getting the chances. We’re twins, so sometimes people will hire Nikki and it just feels like the Bella Twins. People put us together.”

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Brie and Nikki appeared as the Bella Twins in WWE from 2008 to 2019 and were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021. Nikki made her return to in-ring action earlier this year.

“I really hope people saw Brie,” she said about the X Games gig. “Like, I’m here. I am ready to rumble. Let’s go.”

With the X Games in her back pocket, Brie is looking ahead with optimism about her television future. 

“I’m hoping people saw that I’m capable,” she said. “I love sports, and I love what women have been doing in sports in the last five years across the board. I hope people will give me a chance and trust me.”

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The novelist and her husband were detained in 2022 and have since been under house arrest

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The 830 Microsoft employees who lost their jobs in Washington included cloud solution architects, game designers and lawyers.

President Trump met with the Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman at the White House on Thursday and discussed the situation with Iran and other regional issues, according to a source familiar with the meeting.

Why it matters: Saudi Arabia wants to de-escalate tension in the region after the 12-day war between Israel and Iran.

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• The talks took place ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Monday meeting with Trump at the White House.
• The Trump administration wants to push for a historic peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel in the coming months.

What they're saying: After his meeting with Trump, the Saudi foreign minister spoke on the phone with Chief of Iran's General Staff of the Armed Forces, Maj. Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi.

• "We discussed developments in the region and the efforts being made to maintain security and stability," wrote Bin Salman, who is a younger brother of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
• The meeting between Trump and the Saudi defense minister was first reported by Fox News.
• The White House didn't immediately respond to Axios' request for comment on Thursday evening.

Driving the news: White House envoy Steve Witkoff is planning to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Oslo next week to restart nuclear talks, Axios reported on Thursday.

• Araghchi spoke with on the phone on Thursday with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Eide and discussed the efforts to deescalate tensions in the region, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
• Trump told reporters on Thursday that Iran wants to speak with the U.S. and "it is time that they do."
• The president said the U.S. doesn't want to hurt Iran. "I know they want to meet and if it is necessary I will do it," he said.

Tariffs imposed by President Trump have generated tens of billions of dollars in revenue for the government — but the burden falls far from equally on different states.

The big picture: Who pays for tariffs is a long-settled issue — American businesses do, to the tune of billions of dollars, in places like California and Texas especially.

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Driving the news: Economic research firm Trade Partnership Worldwide shared a new analysis with Axios showing the state-by-state cost of tariffs imposed by Trump from January through May.

• These are presidential tariffs — that is, tariffs imposed by Trump rather than Congress, mostly this term but some dating to his first term.

By the numbers: From January 1 to May 31 of this year, California faced a tariff impact of $11.3 billion, by far the highest in the country.

• Texas was a distant second at $6 billion, followed by Michigan at $3.3 billion.
• In total, in 17 states companies faced a total impact of at least $1 billion over the first five months of the year.
• At the other end, 11 states had a burden of less than $100 million, with the smallest hits to Wyoming and Alaska at just over $16 million each.

The intrigue: The burden crosses political boundaries, too — more than half of the most-impacted states voted for Trump in the last election.

The bottom line: Recent deals, like one with Vietnam, prove tariffs aren't going away anytime soon.

House Republicans' campaign arm is going on the offensive in the battle for public opinion over President Trump's "big, beautiful bill."

Why it matters: Democrats have hammered Republicans over the legislation's deep cuts to Medicaid, but the National Republican Congressional Committee thinks they have the winning message to expand their numbers in the 2026 midterms.

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• Republicans plan to message their legislative victory by branding Democrats' opposition as voting to raise taxes on small businesses and American families, according to an internal memo first shared with Axios.
• "Every Democrat voted to hurt working families and to protect the status quo. ... House Republicans will be relentless in making this vote the defining issue of 2026," the memo says.

Yes, but: Republicans have their work cut out for them.

• Recent polls have shown that only 23%–38% of American adults and voters support the legislation.

Zoom in: The House-passed bill makes permanent Trump's 2017 tax cuts and adds additional tax benefits — no tax on tips or overtime and a temporary tax deduction for those 65 and older.

• The NRCC is highlighting a $1,700 tax cut for families of four in their messaging efforts.
• Trump is set to speak Thursday evening at the Iowa State Fairgrounds — an event that's part July 4 celebration and part "big, beautiful bill" victory lap.

State of play: The House narrowly passed the bill 218-214, and GOP members with an array of concerns have spent days publicly dunking on the measure.

• Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) called the bill "morally and fiscally bankrupt" in a post on X.
• Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) said the bill makes "harmful cuts to Medicaid" and puts "critical funding at risk."
• Both ultimately voted in favor of the bill with no changes.

The other side: Democrats are already vowing to make the bill a centerpiece of their midterm strategy, too.

• "From now until November 2026, the DCCC will continue to communicate the harm this bill will cause," a memo from the House Democrats' campaign arm says. "Republicans will lose the majority in 2026 and the Big, Ugly Bill will be the reason why."

Zoom in: The NRCC is confident that work requirements in Medicaid and increased border security funding resonate with voters, and they plan to spotlight those provisions.

• The memo cites an internal GOP poll that found 72% of voters support work requirements, and 86% support removing deceased or ineligible recipients from Medicaid.

The bottom line: Republicans still have a highly skeptical public to convince.

• Republicans are aware polling as a whole isn't pretty, Axios' Stef Kight reports, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) predicted last week that those numbers would improve after the final bill is passed.

Editor's note: This story is corrected to state that the bill will give a temporary tax deduction for those 65 and older (not eliminate a tax on Social Security).