Trump Hands Republican Senators New Deadline on 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

President Donald Trump issued a new statement regarding the House-passed bill he has dubbed the "big, beautiful bill," calling on Republican senators to work on getting it passed and to his desk before the Fourth of July.

Why It Matters

The bill touted by Trump is a key avenue for Republicans to push forward the White House agenda following sweeping GOP election victories in November.

Conservative Republicans have historically favored deep budget cuts while centrist-leaning Republicans have been more inclined to keep certain programs for the benefit of their constituents.

Infighting within the party could put the bill in peril due to the narrow majorities the GOP has in both chambers of Congress and the united front Democrats have put up against the legislation.

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