Sen. Lisa Murkowski criticizes the rushed Senate process on President Trump's budget bill, advocating for a more thorough conference negotiation to avoid future debates and protect Alaska's interests, amidst her broader critique of GOP divisions and the rise of MAGA populism.
The Senate GOP leadership is pushing to pass a comprehensive budget bill by July 4, facing internal disagreements and potential delays, with key negotiations ongoing to meet the aggressive timeline despite concerns about Medicaid provisions and House approval.
A little-publicized provision in Trump's budget bill, Section 899, could increase taxes on foreign investments in the US, potentially deterring foreign investors, impacting US markets, and affecting international companies and sovereign wealth funds, raising concerns among Wall Street and global financial leaders.