Trump Fiscal Bill Faces GOP, Democratic Hurdles

President Trump is pressing Senate Republicans to support his sweeping fiscal bill, which features major tax cuts, increased defense spending, and significant reductions to Medicaid and food assistance. The bill, which narrowly passed the House, faces strong resistance from Senate moderates and conservatives, with all Democrats expected to oppose it. Critics like Sen. Ron Johnson argue the legislation fails to sufficiently curb the national debt and want deeper spending reductions, while others warn about millions potentially losing Medicaid and food benefits. Trump maintains that the bill targets waste and fraud rather than core benefits, though independent analyses predict substantial coverage losses and a rising deficit. Senate leaders face a tight July 4 deadline and can only afford minimal defections. The bill's fate remains uncertain as GOP leaders try to reconcile party divisions and fiscal concerns.