GOP races to pass Trump's agenda before July 4 deadline
- Congressional Republicans are attempting to finalize a substantial tax and domestic policy bill by the Fourth of July.
- Divided opinions exist among GOP lawmakers over provisions related to the SALT deduction and Medicaid funding.
- The outcome of the legislative process could impact the Republican Party’s electoral prospects.
In the United States, Congressional Republicans are working rapidly towards finalizing a substantial tax and domestic policy bill, aiming to deliver it to President Donald Trump by the Fourth of July. The legislative process has faced significant contention, with intraparty disagreements regarding provisions in the bill, particularly concerning the state and local tax (SALT) deduction. The House version proposes a SALT deduction increase from $10,000 to $40,000 for households earning up to $500,000, differing from the Senate's preference to maintain the $10,000 limit. These discussions reflect broader anxieties about proposed Medicaid cuts and the responsibility of federal funding for the upcoming summer recess. The Senate's legislative strategy anticipates a procedural vote to begin deliberations on the