Senators Brace for Weekend Marathon to Meet Trump’s Tax and Spending Cut Deadline
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate is gearing up for an intense weekend of negotiations and late-night sessions as lawmakers race to meet President Donald Trump’s fast-approaching deadline for passing his sweeping tax reform and spending cut package.
The high-stakes legislation — which combines major corporate and individual tax cuts with deep federal spending reductions — is a centerpiece of Trump’s post-reelection economic agenda. The White House has insisted the bill must be on the president’s desk before the end of next week, leaving senators with little time and mounting pressure.
🏛️ Crunch Time on Capitol Hill
Several senators canceled weekend plans as leadership warned of “round-the-clock” sessions. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Friday, “We are committed to delivering this package for the American people. If that means working through the weekend, so be it.”
The bill, dubbed the “American Prosperity Act,” includes provisions to slash the corporate tax rate to 18%, reduce income taxes for most brackets, and make significant cuts to programs like Medicaid, education grants, and environmental protections.
💸 A Sharp Divide
While Republicans tout the legislation as essential for economic growth and fiscal responsibility, Democrats are blasting the proposal as reckless and harmful to working families.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the rushed process, saying, “This bill was written behind closed doors, without input from the public or the other side of the aisle. It’s a giveaway to the rich disguised as reform.”
Even some moderate Republicans have expressed concern about the speed of the process and the depth of the spending cuts. However, many appear willing to fall in line to avoid a political standoff with Trump.
📊 What’s at Stake
Failure to pass the bill by Trump’s deadline could not only derail the president’s legislative agenda but also trigger a broader budget impasse, risking a government shutdown in the fall.
Supporters argue the bill will reinvigorate the economy, claiming it will boost business investment, create jobs, and shrink the federal deficit in the long term. Opponents counter that the cuts could devastate social services and widen income inequality.
🔧 Behind Closed Doors, Deals Are Being Made
Late Friday night, sources on Capitol Hill indicated that key negotiations were underway between Senate Republicans and swing votes. “There’s a lot of pressure from the top. No one wants to be the one who slows this down,” one aide said.
Trump, who remains heavily involved in the process, is expected to meet with top senators at Camp David on Saturday to push for final unity.
🕒 The Clock Is Ticking
With the political spotlight fixed firmly on Washington this weekend, all eyes are on the Senate chambers. Will lawmakers push the bill through under pressure — or will internal divisions stall Trump’s ambitious tax-and-slash push?
Either way, it's shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the 2025 legislative calendar.
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