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Graham Gains Control Over Trump's Controversial Budget Bill

7/1/2025

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Senate Republicans have handed Senator Lindsey Graham the power to decide whether Donald Trump's spending and tax bill aligns with federal budget laws, effectively silencing Democratic opposition. This controversial decision, passed by a narrow 53-47 vote, has ignited fierce criticism from Democrats, who claim it jeopardizes the integrity of the budget. A decisive vote on the bill looms ahead.

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Senate Republicans have handed Senator Lindsey Graham the power to decide whether Donald Trump's spending and tax bill aligns with federal budget laws, effectively silencing Democratic opposition. This controversial decision, passed by a narrow 53-47 vote, has ignited fierce criticism from Democrats, who claim it jeopardizes the integrity of the budget. A decisive vote on the bill looms ahead.