Summary
The Senate held an all-night session to work on President Trump’s proposed bill involving tax breaks and spending cuts. Republican leaders are trying to gain support amidst concerns about Medicaid cuts and possible issues in the House if the Senate approves the bill.
Key Facts
- The Senate session lasted overnight, focusing on a bill for tax breaks and spending cuts proposed by President Trump.
- Republican leaders are trying to gain enough support for the bill, facing resistance mostly from Democrats.
- Concerns exist about potential Medicaid cuts affecting millions; some Republican senators oppose this.
- The bill needs quick resolution before Trump's holiday deadline on Friday.
- Vice President JD Vance was present to potentially break a tie in the Senate vote.
- The bill, named the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” has a priority status in Congress.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson warned the bill might face challenges when it returns to the House.
- Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins focus on protecting Medicaid from severe cuts.
- A small group of conservative Republican senators is pushing for deeper spending cuts to control the deficit.
