Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky both indicated that they would seek major changes to the bill that passed the House.

President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” slimly passed the House on Thursday morning after lawmakers wrestled with the legislation during an all-night session. The GOP spending bill now rests before a weary upper chamber as Medicaid reforms and deficit expansion remain concerns for Senate Republicans.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is championing a THC ban bill that is threatening to disrupt the state’s multi-billion-dollar industry.

A pending THC ban is one step closer to becoming a reality in Texas. Lawmakers in the state house and senate approved Senate Bill Three (SB3) Thursday.

The massive budget bill passed by the House includes new tax breaks for tipped workers and those who get overtime.

President Donald Trump's tax bill will affect how you earn and save money and includes potential new deductions and changes to government programs, including Medicaid and food stamps.

The president’s efforts to rewrite the DNA of global commerce could complicate the fate of his “Big, Beautiful Bill,” either by diverting the president’s energy or by inviting lawmakers to make changes to the legislation to address unhappiness from the markets and the public.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., joined from left by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La. at the Capitol in Washington, April 8, 2025. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a tax and spending bill that proposes to usher in major changes to Medicaid. AP

Two conservative GOP senators on Sunday said the “big, beautiful bill” passed at President Trump’s behest by House Republicans needs to be cut down to size, signaling huge challenges in enacting Trump’s plans in the Senate.