Trump’s big bill keeps senators in tense, overnight session as July 4th deadline nears

The Senate is in an overnight session to pass President Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts bill, with Republican leaders trying to secure support and fend off Democratic amendments. The bill, titled the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," has consumed Congress and is a priority for Trump. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is working to reach agreements between Republicans worried about Medicaid cuts and conservatives who want steeper cuts to reduce deficits. Vice President JD Vance is on hand to break a tie vote if needed. The bill has sparked intense debate, with Democrats warning it will leave millions without healthcare and increase the deficit by nearly $3.3 trillion over a decade. Republican leaders have no room to spare, with narrow majorities in both chambers. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins are key to securing support, as they have worked to stem healthcare cuts. A new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office found 11.8 million more Americans would become uninsured by 2034 if the bill becomes law. Democrats are using amendments to delay and drag out the process, unable to stop the bill's passage. The bill includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, $1.2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, and a $350 billion infusion for border and national security.