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Trump-backed tax-cut and spending bill passes US Senate

By Thomson Reuters Jul 1, 2025 | 11:08 AM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to pass a wide-ranging tax-cut and spending bill sought by President Donald Trump, which would cut Medicaid healthcare and food assistance programs for the poor and disabled.

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate.

(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Doina Chiacu)