"Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough's decision on whether Congress can classify particular tax cuts as 'free' could reshape future budget processes."
"Senate Republicans aim to use a scoring method that treats $4.6 trillion in tax cuts as $0, challenging long-standing budget norms."
This week marks significant events in U.S. politics, notably with special elections and the imposition of new tariffs by Trump. However, a crucial decision by Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough is poised to have long-lasting effects. She will determine if a proposed $4.6 trillion tax cut can be considered 'free' for budget reconciliation, a move that could disrupt existing budget rules. Senate Republicans plan to use a controversial scoring method that could underreport the tax cuts' cost, fundamentally altering how future lawmakers handle budgets.
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