Fiscal Policy & Budget - The bill could increase the deficit by over $3 trillion over the next 10 years [1] - The bill proposes overhauling social programs such as SNAP (food stamps) and Medicaid [1] - The Senate bill would modify how states receive Medicaid funds, reducing the amount received via a special tax and creating a $25 billion fund to support rural hospitals [2] Political Dynamics & Opposition - Senator Tom Tillis initially voted against the bill, facing threats from President Trump [2] - Democrats argue the bill's growth is out of control, with strong criticism of its content [3] Specific Allocations & Provisions - The bill includes earmarks such as $85 million for moving the retired space shuttle Discovery [4] - The bill proposes creating a $1,000 Trump saving account for all newborns and requiring a $100 fee for asylum applications [4]

Tonight, Democrats forcing the Senate clerk to spend nearly 16 hours reading every word of what President Donald Trump has dubbed his big beautiful bill. 139 L. The following.That bill could add more than $3 trillion to the deficit over the next 10 years. The GOP wants to overhaul social programs like SNAP, also known as food stamps, and Medicaid. The cuts to Medicaid are what led North Carolina Republican Senator Tom Tillis to vote against moving the bill forward, prompting threats from President Trump to ...