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Senate Republicans Clash Over Trump's $3 Trillion Proposal

6/11/2025

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Senate Republicans are gearing up to reshape President Trump's ambitious $3 trillion tax and spending proposal, grappling with rifts over Medicaid cuts and potential deficit repercussions. High-profile critics like Elon Musk warn it could exacerbate the federal deficit. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is racing against the clock to forge a compromise before the July 4 deadline, as moderates and fiscal conservatives voice their concerns.

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Senate Republicans are gearing up to reshape President Trump's ambitious $3 trillion tax and spending proposal, grappling with rifts over Medicaid cuts and potential deficit repercussions. High-profile critics like Elon Musk warn it could exacerbate the federal deficit. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is racing against the clock to forge a compromise before the July 4 deadline, as moderates and fiscal conservatives voice their concerns.