Senate Passes Trump’s Massive Tax, Medicaid Cut Bill

The Senate narrowly passed a sweeping tax and spending package advancing President Donald Trump's domestic agenda, which includes making permanent the 2017 tax cuts and imposing new work requirements on Medicaid recipients. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote, enabling the legislation that also cuts funding for social safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP, while eliminating a tax on solar and wind energy. Senator Lisa Murkowski's support was secured through last-minute concessions benefiting Alaska and Hawaii, including Medicaid boosts and increased rural health care funding. The bill is the most expensive budget bill Congress has considered, aims to reduce federal workforce size, and awaits action in the House amid opposition from both conservative and moderate Republicans. Senate Majority Leader John Thune praised the legislation for promoting economic growth, strengthening the military, and cutting federal waste, though polls show it remains deeply unpopular with voters. The administration seeks to have the bill signed by July 4, despite concerns about its impact on the nation’s fiscal health and social programs.