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Republican Infighting Threatens Trump's Tax Bill Progress

5/6/2025

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Republican lawmakers are grappling with internal strife as they attempt to craft President Trump's ambitious bill. Disagreements over Medicaid cuts, state tax deductions, and spending levels have stalled progress, prompting GOP leaders to delay crucial committee markups. This growing division raises the stakes, as failure to act before tax cuts expire could spell economic turmoil.

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Republican lawmakers are grappling with internal strife as they attempt to craft President Trump's ambitious bill. Disagreements over Medicaid cuts, state tax deductions, and spending levels have stalled progress, prompting GOP leaders to delay crucial committee markups. This growing division raises the stakes, as failure to act before tax cuts expire could spell economic turmoil.