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Senate Republicans Face Budget Bill Setbacks, Costs Soar

6/26/2025

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Republicans Face Budget Struggles

Senate Republicans are grappling with setbacks as the parliamentarian strips crucial elements from their budget bill, pushing costs toward a staggering $4 trillion. This development complicates tax cut discussions, while Democrats slam the "current policy baseline" as deceptive. The parliamentarian's decisions could further alter the bill, affecting vital funding measures and provisions.

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Republicans Push Tax Bill

Congressional Republicans are in a frantic push to finalize a sweeping tax and domestic policy bill by July 4. Tensions rise over Medicaid funding and the SALT deduction, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune targeting a vote this week. However, internal party divisions loom large, as President Trump demands lawmakers stay in session until the bill is complete.

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Republicans Face Budget Struggles

Senate Republicans are grappling with setbacks as the parliamentarian strips crucial elements from their budget bill, pushing costs toward a staggering $4 trillion. This development complicates tax cut discussions, while Democrats slam the "current policy baseline" as deceptive. The parliamentarian's decisions could further alter the bill, affecting vital funding measures and provisions.

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