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Senate Passes Controversial Budget: Cuts for Poor, Tax Breaks for Rich

7/9/2025

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In a controversial move, the Republican-led U.S. Senate approved President Trump's budget bill, slashing food assistance and Medicaid for millions while showering the wealthy with tax breaks. Democrats decry the bill as a setback in the fight against poverty, warning it will balloon the national debt by $4.5 trillion as it heads to the House for further consideration.

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In a controversial move, the Republican-led U.S. Senate approved President Trump's budget bill, slashing food assistance and Medicaid for millions while showering the wealthy with tax breaks. Democrats decry the bill as a setback in the fight against poverty, warning it will balloon the national debt by $4.5 trillion as it heads to the House for further consideration.