In a critical late-night session, Senate Republicans narrowly approved a key procedural step towards advancing President Trump's controversial tax reform plan. With a vote of 51-49, the party faced strident internal opposition, most notably over proposed cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, which alarmed some senators. Trump's personal involvement, including threats to support primary challenges against dissenting Republicans, emphasizes the contentious nature of the legislation. Additionally, public dissent emerged from figures like Elon Musk, who labeled the tax package as destructive, complicating the Republicans’ path toward finalizing the bill before their deadline.
Republicans are using their majorities in Congress to push aside Democratic opposition, but they have run into a series of political and policy setbacks.
'It's time to get this legislation across the finish line,' said Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.
Trump was lashing out against holdouts, threatening to campaign against one Republican, Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina.
Pressure was mounting from all sides -- billionaire Elon Musk criticized the package as 'utterly insane and destructive.'
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