Senate Debates Trump 940-Page Tax, Spending Bill Amid GOP Divisions

President Donald Trump's 940-page bill, which packages tax breaks, spending cuts, and increased deportation funding, faced intense scrutiny and a prolonged legislative process as Republicans push to meet his Fourth of July deadline. Senate Democrats used a procedural tactic by having the entire bill read aloud over 16 hours to delay the bill's passage and expose its contents, which includes making many tax breaks from Trump's first term permanent and cutting programs like Medicaid and food stamps. The Congressional Budget Office reported the bill could increase the deficit by nearly $3.3 trillion over a decade and would leave nearly 12 million more Americans uninsured by 2034. Republicans hold narrow majorities in both chambers, allowing only a few dissenters, and some GOP senators like Thom Tillis opposed the bill, prompting Trump to threaten political repercussions. Despite leadership efforts to rally support, the bill's future remains uncertain amid internal Republican discord and Democratic opposition. If passed by the Senate, the legislation would return to the House for final approval before reaching President Trump for signature.