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Senate Parliamentarian Rejects Key Provisions in Trump's Bill

6/23/2025

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Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough dealt a blow to Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill by rejecting crucial provisions, including cuts to food aid and limitations on court challenges. This setback complicates Republican plans to push the legislation through using budget reconciliation, leaving the bill facing daunting obstacles in the Senate.

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Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough dealt a blow to Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill by rejecting crucial provisions, including cuts to food aid and limitations on court challenges. This setback complicates Republican plans to push the legislation through using budget reconciliation, leaving the bill facing daunting obstacles in the Senate.