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Senate Rejects Key GOP Budget Bill Elements, Urgency Grows

6/28/2025

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In a significant setback for the GOP, the Senate parliamentarian has rejected key elements of Trump's budget reconciliation bill, notably the deregulation of firearms and tax cuts for their purchase. This ruling complicates efforts to push the bill through before the July 4 deadline, prompting lawmakers to explore revisions that uphold Second Amendment rights while adhering to Senate rules.

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Story summary

In a significant setback for the GOP, the Senate parliamentarian has rejected key elements of Trump's budget reconciliation bill, notably the deregulation of firearms and tax cuts for their purchase. This ruling complicates efforts to push the bill through before the July 4 deadline, prompting lawmakers to explore revisions that uphold Second Amendment rights while adhering to Senate rules.