Senate Republicans say changes are coming for the sprawling domestic policy bill carrying President Trump’s agenda. Their colleagues who took political risks to push it through the House might not like them.
Members of the new Republican majority led by Senator John Thune have made it clear for months that they mean to shape the legislation to their liking.
The House-passed bill includes a large tax cut, as well as more money for defense and immigration enforcement, financed in part by slashing health, nutrition, education and clean energy programs.
In 50 years, California’s authority to set environmental rules that are tougher than national standards had never been challenged by Congress. Until now.
A new hurdle for poor Americans, approved by the House, would cause millions to lose coverage, including many who are working but can’t meet reporting rules.
After Speaker Mike Johnson released a series of changes aimed at winning over holdouts, the House voted to open debate on the bill, paving the way for a final vote around dawn.
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