Trump pressures Senate to pass budget, crypto bills
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With Congress back in session, senators have their work cut out for them if they want to meet President Trump’s deadlines.
Due first is Trump’s sweeping tax and budget package, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” An updated version of the legislation passed the House last month in a razor-thin vote (215-214).
Two Republican representatives (Thomas Massie and Warren Davidson) voted against the bill. Chair of the House Freedom Caucus Andy Harris voted present after the coalition expressed concern over the level of spending in the bill.
The bill now heads to the Senate, where it’s expected to face similar…