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WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing as Senate Republicans push to pass Trump’s budget bill

WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing as Senate Republicans push to pass Trump’s budget bill

Summary

The Senate is holding a long session to vote on changes to President Trump's bill, which includes spending and tax cuts. Democrats plan to propose amendments to change some parts of the bill.

Key Facts

  • The Senate is working on President Trump's bill that includes spending cuts and tax cuts.
  • The session involves voting on amendments, which are suggested changes to the bill.
  • The session is expected to last all day and might continue into the night.
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will give a news briefing at 1 p.m. ET.
  • Democrats want to propose amendments to remove tax breaks for wealthy people and cuts to the Medicaid program.
  • Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer wants an amendment to prevent increased costs for working families and small businesses.
  • Chuck Schumer mentioned that the actions taken by Republicans will be remembered by American people.

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