The Senate is beginning to act on President Trump's tax and spending bill, which includes $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts. This comes at a precarious time for the economy, with concerns over Trump's tariffs. Senate Republicans are pushing for the bill despite Democratic opposition, which argues that it favors the wealthy at the expense of social programs. The bill aims to make Trump's first-term tax cuts permanent and includes funding for border security and national defense. The political climate is tense, with uncertainty about how the measures will be funded. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)