A Tense Battle: GOP's Struggle to Secure Trump's Tax Bill

The Senate endured a fraught overnight session extending into Tuesday as Republican leaders grappled with obtaining support for President Donald Trump's significant bill focused on tax breaks and spending cuts. They resisted numerous amendments mainly from Democrats determined to thwart the package.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota sought late-night agreements within his party between those concerned about Medicaid cuts affecting millions and conservatives pushing for deeper deficit-control cuts. The presence of Vice President JD Vance was pivotal, ready to break a tie.

The urgency is palpable for Republicans, racing to wrap legislative work by Trump's holiday deadline. However, potential challenges wait as House Speaker Mike Johnson signals trouble ahead when the Senate package returns to the House. Trump's social media advocacy and Vance's call for passage heighten the atmosphere, thrusting Republicans into a late-night scramble for votes.

(With inputs from agencies.)