Senate Removes New Tax on Renewable Energy in Budget Bill

House Democrats are preparing for a key caucus meeting before voting on a major bill, while Senate Republicans are advancing a revised version of the megabill with significant amendments, including the removal of a controversial energy tax and increased funding for rural hospitals. The legislation faces ongoing negotiations, with key senators like Murkowski and Collins playing pivotal roles, and the bill's final passage remains uncertain amid intra-party debates and procedural hurdles.