President Donald Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” has hit a significant roadblock in the Senate. The legislation, which aims to cut entitlement programs like Medicaid to fund tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, faced a setback when the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, ruled that several key provisions violated the Senate’s budget rules.
Among the provisions deemed in violation were limits on student loan repayment options and a crackdown on states’ use of the “provider tax loophole” to secure more federal Medicaid dollars. This ruling has forced Republican leaders back to the drawing board, as they now risk losing over $500 billion in planned spending cuts.
The parliamentarian’s decision has sparked outrage among conservatives, with some calling for her removal, while Democrats have welcomed the ruling. Senate Republicans had hoped to vote on the bill soon to meet Trump’s holiday deadline, but the timeline now appears uncertain.
Despite attempts to modify the struck-down provisions, it remains unclear whether they can be salvaged or must be entirely removed. This setback represents another obstacle for Trump’s legislative agenda, as the bill faces challenges from both procedural and political standpoints.
The “Big, Beautiful Bill” has become a focal point of contention in Congress, with Republicans and Democrats at odds over its implications for healthcare, tax policy, and government spending. As the debate continues, the fate of the legislation hangs in the balance, with both sides vying for control over its ultimate outcome.
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1. Fox News – [Trump wins over lifelong Democrat autoworker with ‘big, beautiful bill’ vehicle loan tax benefit](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-wins-over-lifelong-democrat-autoworker-big-beautiful-bill-vehicle-loan-tax-benefit)
2. Daily Kos – [Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is dealt yet another blow](https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/6/26/2330279/-Trump-s-big-beautiful-bill-is-dealt-yet-another-blow?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source=)
3. Reddit – [Trump Faces MAGA Revolt as Big Beautiful Bill Blows Up Over Medicaid](https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/1ll8n74/trump_faces_maga_revolt_as_big_beautiful_bill/)
4. CBS News – [Eye Opener: Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ hits snag](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/eye-opener-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-hits-snag/)
5. Real Clear Politics – [Trump & Hegseth Melting Down Over Leaked Intel](https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2025/06/27/trump_amp_hegseth_melting_down_over_leaked_intel_649225.html)
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