Washington prepares for crucial vote on Trump's tax and spending bill

Republicans need to stay tough and unified during the home stretch. The White House pushing for the passage of President Donald Trump's so-called big beautiful bill as the Senate Monday kicked off its vote *** rama ahead of *** final vote. Senate Democrats will bring one amendment after the other again and again and again. To put Republicans on the record. This after *** challenging weekend of Democratic opposition and pushback from some Republican holdouts over what's in it, some of the key sticking points, the cost. It includes $3.8 trillion in tax cuts, including *** campaign promise of no tax on tips and overtime, $350 billion towards additional border security and building *** wall, and billions more. The Pentagon to help pay for it, Republicans are cutting back on government programs like Medicaid and food stamps by adding new work requirements. So yes, there are some improvements and reforms to Medicaid to make it more efficient. This bill protects Medicaid, as I laid out for you, for those who truly deserve this program, the needy pregnant women. Children, sick Americans who physically cannot work, but Republican Senator Thom Tillis says he's not running for reelection because of it, as the Congressional Budget Office says it could leave 11.8 million more people without health insurance. Now Republicans are about to make *** mistake on health care and betraying *** promise.

Updated: 5:43 PM CDT Jun 30, 2025

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Washington prepares for crucial vote on Trump's tax and spending bill

Updated: 5:43 PM CDT Jun 30, 2025

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Republican lawmakers in Washington are focused on passing President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill by his self-imposed July 4 deadline, with the Senate now preparing for a final vote.The White House said they've been in communication with lawmakers, as they working to secure the bill's passage with tight majorities, following two Republicans voting against a procedural vote over the weekend.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "Republicans need to stay tough and unified during the home stretch."The Senate kicked off its "vote-a-rama" on Monday.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, "Senate Democrats will bring one amendment after the other again and again and again to put Republicans on the record."The bill faces challenges due to Democratic opposition and pushback from some Republican holdouts over its contents. Key sticking points include the cost, as some push for steeper cuts. The bill includes $3.8 trillion in tax cuts, a campaign promise of no tax on tips and overtime, $350 billion for additional border security and building a wall, and billions more for the Pentagon. To help pay for these measures, Republicans are cutting back on government programs like Medicaid and food stamps by adding new work requirements.Senate Majority Leader John Thune said, "Yes, there are some improvements and reforms to Medicaid to make it more efficient."Leavitt added, "This bill protects Medicaid, as I laid out for you, for those who truly deserve this program. The needy, pregnant women, children, sick Americans."Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced he is not running for reelection due to the Medicaid changes, as the Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill could leave 11.8 million more people without health coverage.Tillis said, "Now, Republicans are about to make a mistake on health care and betraying a promise."If the bill passes the Senate, it will return to the House for a final vote. The White House remains confident it will reach the president's desk by the Fourth of July.

Republican lawmakers in Washington are focused on passing President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill by his self-imposed July 4 deadline, with the Senate now preparing for a final vote.

The White House said they've been in communication with lawmakers, as they working to secure the bill's passage with tight majorities, following two Republicans voting against a procedural vote over the weekend.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "Republicans need to stay tough and unified during the home stretch."

The Senate kicked off its "vote-a-rama" on Monday.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, "Senate Democrats will bring one amendment after the other again and again and again to put Republicans on the record."

The bill faces challenges due to Democratic opposition and pushback from some Republican holdouts over its contents. Key sticking points include the cost, as some push for steeper cuts. The bill includes $3.8 trillion in tax cuts, a campaign promise of no tax on tips and overtime, $350 billion for additional border security and building a wall, and billions more for the Pentagon. To help pay for these measures, Republicans are cutting back on government programs like Medicaid and food stamps by adding new work requirements.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said, "Yes, there are some improvements and reforms to Medicaid to make it more efficient."

Leavitt added, "This bill protects Medicaid, as I laid out for you, for those who truly deserve this program. The needy, pregnant women, children, sick Americans."

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced he is not running for reelection due to the Medicaid changes, as the Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill could leave 11.8 million more people without health coverage.

Tillis said, "Now, Republicans are about to make a mistake on health care and betraying a promise."

If the bill passes the Senate, it will return to the House for a final vote. The White House remains confident it will reach the president's desk by the Fourth of July.

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