Republicans Struggle with Trump's New Tax Proposals

Republicans are facing challenges in implementing Donald Trump's new tax proposals, which include eliminating taxes on tips, Social Security benefits, and overtime pay due to their high cost and existing fiscal constraints. Senate Republicans oppose a temporary extension of the 2017 Trump tax cuts, advocating for a permanent solution, complicating House Republicans' legislative efforts. Fiscal conservatives within the House are pushing for spending cuts to accommodate Trump's tax reforms, creating intra-party tension. There is also growing discomfort regarding Trump's aggressive cuts to federal grants for research and agriculture, which impact states represented by Republican lawmakers. Despite public support for Trump's policies, Republicans are privately negotiating exemptions to mitigate the negative effects on their constituencies.