President Donald Trump is pressuring the Senate to expedite a comprehensive tax and spending bill, aiming for it to be signed into law by July 4. The bill, over 1,000 pages long, has faced criticism from figures like Elon Musk, who described it as a 'pork-filled' abomination. As senators privately revise the package, they face the challenge of securing votes within the slim GOP majority while addressing Democratic opposition. The urgency is significant, with the House having passed the bill by a narrow margin previously.
Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax and spending bill needs Senate approval by July 4, but bipartisan concerns and opposition continue to challenge speedy passage.
Senate Majority Leader Thune faces pressure to secure votes for a bill cleared by the House, amidst Musk's criticism and looming political consequences.
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