Senate Republicans push to pass Trump’s spending and policy bills amid uncertain votes

The US Senate, controlled by Republicans, advanced President Trump's comprehensive tax and spending bill in a key procedural vote, despite internal disagreements and opposition from Democrats and some Republicans. The bill aims to make Trump's tax cuts permanent, includes new tax breaks, and proposes significant spending cuts, particularly affecting Medicaid and social programs, leading to debates over its impact on healthcare and the national debt. The legislation now faces further debate and must pass the House before reaching President Trump for approval.