Trump demands Congress stay in DC to pass 'big, beautiful bill' before July 4 deadline

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President Donald Trump is pressuring Congress to pass his priority legislation, calling it his “big, beautiful bill,” and demanding lawmakers stay in Washington until it’s passed. On Truth Social, Trump urged the Senate to finalize the deal and coordinate with the House quickly. The bill faces internal GOP divisions over issues like federal deficits and the SALT cap, and must overcome procedural setbacks after Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled some provisions ineligible for the reconciliation process. Senate Republicans are now redrafting portions to comply. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson remain optimistic about meeting the July 4 deadline, echoing Trump’s urgency. However, key disagreements and time constraints make passage uncertain.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02President Donald Trump is pressuring Congress to pass his priority legislation,

00:05calling it his big, beautiful bill and demanding lawmakers stay out in Washington until it's passed.

00:10A true social, Trump urged the Senate to finalize the deal and coordinate with the House quickly.

00:15The bill faces internal GOP divisions over issues like federal deficits and the salt cap

00:20and must overcome procedural setbacks after Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth McDonough

00:24ruled some provisions ineligible for the reconciliation process.

00:27Senate Republicans are now redrafting portions to comply.

00:31Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson remain optimistic

00:35about meeting the July 4th deadline, echoing Trump's urgency.

00:38However, key disagreements and time constraints make passage uncertain.

00:42For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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