Summary
The U.S. Senate is working to pass a large bill proposed by President Trump that includes tax cuts and spending changes. The debate is intense, with Republicans and Democrats sharply divided over issues like health care cuts. The bill could impact millions of Americans' health insurance and increase the national deficit.
Key Facts
- The Senate is debating a bill with significant tax cuts and spending changes backed by President Trump.
- A GOP senator announced retirement plans after opposing the bill due to cuts to Medicaid.
- The bill could leave 11.8 million more Americans without health insurance by 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
- The bill could increase the U.S. deficit by $3.3 trillion over the next ten years.
- The bill needs to pass the Senate before moving to the House for a vote.
- Some Republicans are pushing for even deeper cuts, especially to health care.
- Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski voted in favor after intense discussions, aided by specific provisions for her state.
