Mon Jun 30 23:15:23 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Trump’s Spending Bill Faces Uphill Battle in Congress**

**Washington, D.C. – July 1, 2025** – U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambitious “One Big Beautiful Bill” is facing significant hurdles in Congress, with the Senate bogged down in amendment votes and the House bracing for a potential rebellion. The bill, which aims to extend tax cuts, boost military spending, and fund border security, is projected to add over $3 trillion to the national debt while slashing social welfare programs.

Republicans hold a narrow majority in both chambers. The bill has come under fire for its proposed cuts to healthcare, which could leave millions of Americans uninsured. The unpopular bill is expected to benefit the wealthiest at the expense of the poorest, and non-partisan studies have concluded the bill would ultimately pave the way for a historic redistribution of wealth from the poorest 10 percent of Americans to the richest.

While President Trump is pushing for the bill to be passed before Independence Day, divisions within the Republican party threaten to derail the process. Former close Trump aide Elon Musk, who recently resigned, has publicly criticized the bill, calling it “insane” and accusing Republicans of supporting “debt slavery.” Musk, a tech billionaire, vowed to campaign against any lawmaker who votes for the bill after campaigning on fiscal responsibility.

Senate Democrats are focusing their amendments on highlighting the threats to healthcare, as well as cuts to federal food aid programs and clean energy tax credits.

The bill’s fate remains uncertain as it heads to the House, where a separate vote is required. The outcome hinges on the ability of President Trump to rally support from within his own party and overcome widespread opposition.

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