Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts: A Senate Standoff
The Senate works through a tense session as Republicans push for a significant tax break and spending cut package. With a Friday deadline, disagreements loom among GOP members, while Democrats fiercely oppose the plan. Key concerns involve health care provisions, the debt limit, and potential financial impacts.

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In a high-stakes congressional showdown, Senate Republicans are attempting to gather support for President Trump's comprehensive tax break and spending cut package. As the session dragged into late Monday night, proposed amendments from Democrats, who are staunchly opposing the bill, were being fended off by GOP leaders.
With a critical vote anticipated later this week, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson urged Senate negotiations to align closely with the House's version to avoid further challenges. The legislation, unofficially dubbed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' faces tight margins, with only a few dissenting Republican votes potentially blocking its progress.
Concerns from both Republican and Democrat senators include the proposed $5 trillion debt limit raise and steep cuts to Medicaid. The Congressional Budget Office reported the potential for millions to lose health insurance. As the White House pushes for GOP unity, the outcome of this bill remains uncertain.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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