Senate forges ahead with tight timeline to approve Trump’s “big beautiful bill”

The Senate is pushing to advance President Trump’s “one big beautiful bill” before the July 4 holiday, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasizing the need for unity among Republicans, who can only afford to lose three votes. The House has already passed the legislation addressing Trump’s tax, defense, and energy priorities, but Senate Republicans express concerns over spending cuts and Medicaid restrictions. As the Senate navigates the reconciliation process, Trump is actively urging swift action on the bill, while negotiations continue among party members.