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Democrats in the D.C. area are largely dismissive of the federal workers union's call to end the government shutdown by passing a GOP bill, as they believe they hold the upper hand and are focused on negotiating for more favorable terms, despite the union's strong stance on protecting federal workers.
The U.S. House is scheduled to vote on a Republican bill to fund the government until November 21, amidst ongoing disagreements with Democrats over the funding plan, with the Senate likely to reject the measure, raising the risk of a government shutdown.
The Congressional Budget Office reports that the GOP megabill will add $3.4 trillion to the deficit, reduce the uninsured by fewer people than initially estimated (10 million instead of 11.8 million), partly due to the removal of a policy affecting undocumented immigrants, and includes a new accounting tactic that shows a smaller deficit increase of $366 billion under certain assumptions.
The House approved a GOP megabill filled with various special tax breaks and provisions, including billion-dollar earmarks and targeted incentives for industries like oil, space, and agriculture, despite some Republican opposition and accusations of pork-barrel spending. The bill now awaits President Trump's signature.
President Trump appears unaware that the GOP's Medicaid-cutting bill will significantly reduce Medicaid coverage, despite his public promises to protect the program. The bill aims to offset costs from tax cuts and immigration enforcement by making deep cuts to Medicaid, which could result in 8 million people losing coverage and harm rural hospitals. The cuts were designed as waste, fraud, and abuse measures, but they will have substantial real-world impacts, and many Republicans are aware of this, planning to delay the most painful cuts until after the 2026 elections.
The recent GOP bill is causing concern in the bond market due to its projected increase in the deficit and national debt, leading to higher interest rates, a downgrade in US debt, and potential economic instability, reflecting widespread fears about its long-term fiscal impact.
President Donald Trump criticized Elon Musk and his businesses, suggesting they receive excessive government subsidies, and made a humorous threat involving DOGE coin to 'eat' Musk, amid ongoing disputes over legislation affecting Musk's companies and government spending.
The Senate is set to debate a major GOP bill with contentious amendments on Medicaid funding, green energy credits, and AI laws, amid internal party disagreements and strategic negotiations, with a final vote expected early next week.
Senate Republicans, led by Cruz and Blackburn, are negotiating a compromise on a proposed AI moratorium, allowing states to regulate AI for child safety and individual rights, tied to broadband funding, amid intra-party disputes over a broader domestic policy bill that includes contentious Medicaid and tax provisions. The bill faces a tight schedule for passage, with significant debate over its cost, impact on healthcare, and budget accounting methods.
The article provides live updates on the U.S. Congress's efforts to pass a sweeping GOP domestic policy bill, including scheduled votes, intra-party conflicts over farm and Medicaid provisions, debates over budget accounting tactics, and discussions on AI regulation and political challenges faced by lawmakers.
Senator Thom Tillis criticized the GOP's domestic policy bill for its Medicaid cuts, warning it would harm North Carolina residents and break promises made on health care, and announced his retirement after opposing the bill. The Senate is engaged in a lengthy debate and vote-a-rama on the bill, which includes contentious provisions on Medicaid, AI regulation, and budget accounting tactics, with significant intra-party disagreements and political implications.
A proposed plan by Senator Mike Lee to sell hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in Western states was removed from a Republican bill after bipartisan opposition and concerns over privatization, with conservationists celebrating the victory and warning against future threats to public lands.
Senator Jim Banks defends the GOP's healthcare bill against concerns about Medicaid cuts, highlighting added funds for rural hospitals, while critics warn the bill could significantly increase the uninsured rate and disproportionately benefit the wealthy. The bill faces opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, with ongoing debates and efforts to scrutinize its implications.
President Trump has relaxed the July 4 deadline for passing a GOP domestic policy bill, citing political hurdles and procedural challenges, including opposition from the Senate parliamentarian on immigration fee provisions. Senate Republicans are planning a vote on the bill amid ongoing negotiations, with potential delays beyond July 4, while Democrats oppose certain tax and immigration provisions.
The article discusses the potential negative impact of a Republican-led bill on Medicaid, which could result in millions losing coverage and thousands of unnecessary deaths, reversing recent progress in reducing the uninsured rate and worsening the US healthcare system.