GOP Megabill Faces Senate Hurdles and Health Insurance Concerns

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Senate and House lawmakers are locked in a tug-of-war over Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill as Republican Whip Tom Emmer dismisses its Senate prospects while critics warn that the legislation could jeopardize health insurance for millions. The debate highlights deep divisions within the party.

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foxnews.com / SEN ROGER MARSHALL: Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill will keep our border the most secure it's been in history

theepochtimes.com / Explainer: Fiscal Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

cnbc.com / Why millions of Americans would lose health insurance under House GOP megabill

politico.com / Two House Republicans issue megabill threats as Senate ponders changes

politico.com / GOP Whip Emmer weighs in on megabill's fate

go.com / Johnson tries to protect fate of megabill from Trump-Musk crossfire

alternet.org / 13 House Republicans beg Senate to kill provision in Trump's bill — despite voting for it

alternet.org / Poll shows Republicans who help Trump gut Medicaid could pay dearly

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