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Senate GOP Rejects $4.9T Budget Amid Deficit Concerns

5/27/2025

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Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Ron Johnson, oppose the House's $4.9 trillion budget package, citing a potential $2.3 trillion deficit increase over ten years.
Trump endorses House Republican Andrew Garbarino, who missed a key vote due to sleeping.
The bill proposes tax cuts and spending increases, with possible Medicaid cuts impacting millions.
Analysts warn the bill could raise the deficit by $3-4 trillion, alarming fiscal conservatives.

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Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Ron Johnson, oppose the House's $4.9 trillion budget package, citing a potential $2.3 trillion deficit increase over ten years.
Trump endorses House Republican Andrew Garbarino, who missed a key vote due to sleeping.
The bill proposes tax cuts and spending increases, with possible Medicaid cuts impacting millions.
Analysts warn the bill could raise the deficit by $3-4 trillion, alarming fiscal conservatives.