In a dramatic Saturday session, the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill—a massive 940-page megabill designed to boost priorities from immigration to military funding.
After hours of behind-the-scenes negotiations and political maneuvering, lawmakers voted 51-49 to open debate. The vote saw two Republicans, including Senators Thom Tillis and Rand Paul, break ranks, voicing concerns over Medicaid cuts and a $5 trillion increase in the federal borrowing limit.
Trump took to social media, celebrating what he called a "great victory" for his "great, big, beautiful bill." While supporters cheered, Democrats warned that the tax cuts could disproportionately benefit the wealthy at the cost of vital social programs.
Adding to the tension, Democrats demanded that the chamber read the entire bill aloud—a move that might delay debate into a marathon session known as a "vote-a-rama," potentially stretching into 20 hours of intense legislative discussion.
This key step in the legislative process is already stirring conversation among news enthusiasts, young professionals, students, and anyone intrigued by high-stakes political drama. Stay tuned as this unfolding saga keeps shaping the future of U.S. policy! 🔥🤩
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Trump's vast tax-cut, spending bill clears first U.S. Senate hurdle
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