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Thune Pushes Trump's Megabill Amid GOP Skepticism

6/6/2025

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Senate Republican Leader John Thune is determined to push through President Trump's ambitious megabill, which promises tax cuts and boosts military funding. However, the proposal is met with skepticism from some GOP members, especially after Elon Musk's sharp criticism. Undeterred, Thune seeks to negotiate adjustments to win over the dissenters.

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Senate Republican Leader John Thune is determined to push through President Trump's ambitious megabill, which promises tax cuts and boosts military funding. However, the proposal is met with skepticism from some GOP members, especially after Elon Musk's sharp criticism. Undeterred, Thune seeks to negotiate adjustments to win over the dissenters.