President Trump urges swift passage of the bill, emphasizing its importance for economic stability, while House conservatives push back against the Senate’s proposed $4 billion in cuts.
Critics argue Trump’s tariffs act as a “hidden tax” on consumers, with Republicans like Senator Susan Collins highlighting risks to local businesses and jobs.
Promises to dismantle the two-tiered justice system and restore public trust in the FBI.
The proposal includes government funding or mandatory insurance coverage but faces resistance from Senate Republicans.
Despite ongoing meetings with lawmakers, including key Republican and Democratic senators, no public endorsements have been made, raising doubts about her confirmation.
Republican senators are divided, with some calling for further investigation, including an FBI background check, while others voice support based on Hegseth's military service and policy positions.
Adding complexity to the matter, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) has echoed calls for transparency by urging the House Ethics Committee to disclose its findings
His resignation means that the ongoing probe by the Ethics Committee will be discontinued without any conclusive report being published.