The Senate is in heated debate over President Trump’s proposed tax breaks and spending cuts, struggling with increasing Democratic opposition and some dissent within GOP ranks. Overnight voting has been postponed as GOP leaders race to meet Trump’s holiday deadline. Key issues include steep Medicaid cuts, resulting in projected loss of coverage for millions, and major tax cuts sparking concerns over national deficits. Despite internal conflict, Trump's support remains critical in trying to push the package through, which has implications on healthcare and renewable energy investments.
GOP leaders are rushing to meet Trump's Fourth of July deadline to pass the package, but they barely secured enough support to muscle it past a procedural Saturday night hurdle.
A new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that 11.8 million more Americans would become uninsured by 2034 if the bill became law.
Sen. Thom Tillis announced Sunday he would not seek reelection after Trump badgered him for saying he could not vote for the bill with its steep Medicaid cuts.
The Senate package would roll back billions in green energy tax credits that Democrats warn will wipe out wind and solar investments nationwide.
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