US senators moved closer to voting Sunday on President Donald Trump's massive spending proposal. The legislation would extend tax cuts from his first term at a cost of $4.5 trillion. Republicans face deep divisions over the plan as they prepare for 2026 elections. The bill would cut health care for millions of poor Americans and add more than $3 trillion to national debt. Trump wants the measure signed into law before July 4.
The Senate started formal debate late Saturday after Republican opponents delayed the process. Two Republicans joined 47 Democrats to vote against starting discussions on the bill. Trump criticized senators who opposed his plan on social media and television interviews. He accused Democrats of trying to harm the country rather than support good policies. The president called his political opponents evil and corrupt during a Fox News appearance.
Democrats strongly oppose the spending package and promise to slow down the process. They demanded that staff read the entire 1,000-page document aloud before debates could begin. Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced he would not seek reelection after Trump attacked him for opposing the bill. The legislation must pass both chambers of Congress before becoming law.
The plan would make major cuts to Medicaid health insurance for low-income families. About 8.6 million Americans could lose medical coverage under the proposed changes. Rural hospitals would face serious financial problems from reduced government funding. Former Trump advisor Elon Musk called the current proposal destructive and harmful to future industries.
The Senate started formal debate late Saturday after Republican opponents delayed the process. Two Republicans joined 47 Democrats to vote against starting discussions on the bill. Trump criticized senators who opposed his plan on social media and television interviews. He accused Democrats of trying to harm the country rather than support good policies. The president called his political opponents evil and corrupt during a Fox News appearance.
Democrats strongly oppose the spending package and promise to slow down the process. They demanded that staff read the entire 1,000-page document aloud before debates could begin. Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced he would not seek reelection after Trump attacked him for opposing the bill. The legislation must pass both chambers of Congress before becoming law.
The plan would make major cuts to Medicaid health insurance for low-income families. About 8.6 million Americans could lose medical coverage under the proposed changes. Rural hospitals would face serious financial problems from reduced government funding. Former Trump advisor Elon Musk called the current proposal destructive and harmful to future industries.
