Thune Faces Crucial Test on Trump's Tax Bill
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces a tight deadline to pass President Trump's tax and spending cuts bill by July 4th. He needs to navigate conflicting demands from within the divided Republican party, with only a slim margin for error. While most Republicans support the bill, several holdouts exist, creating challenges. Thune's collaborative approach, contrasting with his predecessor, Mitch McConnell, has garnered him support from both colleagues and the White House, though he still needs to make difficult choices to secure passage. His ability to successfully navigate this will define his early tenure and relationship with Trump.
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