President Trump's ambitious domestic agenda bill narrowly passes the Senate in a dramatic 50-50 vote, setting the stage for a crucial House showdown before the July 4th deadline. The bill includes massive tax cuts and national security funding, offset by deep cuts to the social safety net.
The Senate approved President Donald Trump's domestic agenda bill in a nail-biting 50-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking ballot. The multi-trillion dollar bill, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," includes significant tax cuts and increased national security funding, but also features the largest reduction to the federal safety net in decades. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vehemently criticized the bill, highlighting the intense lobbying efforts and last-minute concessions required to secure passage. Key swing votes included Senator Lisa Murkowski, who, despite expressing reservations, ultimately voted in favor, and Senator Thom Tillis, who chose retirement rather than support the bill. The bill now faces a high-stakes vote in the House, where Republican leaders aim to secure passage before July 4th. President Trump expressed confidence in the bill's success in the House, downplaying concerns about potential Medicaid cuts and suggesting that the cuts would primarily eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse. However, several Republican senators, including Susan Collins and Rand Paul, voted against the bill, citing concerns over the impact of Medicaid cuts on their states. The bill's passage marks a significant legislative victory for President Trump, but its future remains uncertain as it heads to the House.
