The Senate remains deadlocked over former President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, despite a marathon overnight voting session. The proposal would extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, slash funding for Medicaid and social programs, and raise the debt ceiling by $5 trillion. Deep divisions within the Republican Party have stalled progress, with key senators opposing either the spending cuts or the increased national debt. Democrats have also used procedural tactics to delay the bill, intensifying the gridlock. With tax cuts set to expire soon, the political stakes are rising as pressure mounts to reach a deal.
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