Senate Pushes Tax Bill With Border Wall Funding

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has pledged to keep the Senate in session until it passes President Trump's sweeping reconciliation bill, which features permanent tax cuts, significant government spending reductions, and full funding for the border wall as part of strengthened border security. The legislation is said to fulfill Trump’s campaign promises and Republican priorities. Fiscal conservatives in the GOP remain concerned about increased national debt, while moderates are wary of Medicaid changes and the phasing out of energy tax credits. Passage is further complicated by parliamentary obstacles and the need to reconcile differences between Senate and House versions before the bill can be sent to President Trump. Thune has expressed confidence in meeting the self-imposed July 4 deadline, emphasizing that deadlines drive congressional action. However, ongoing intra-party disagreements cast doubt on whether the Senate will meet its target.