Republican infighting defined a caustic debate that saw significant opposition to Medicaid cuts, which could define the 2026 midterm elections

The White House has said workers benefiting from the deduction could see up to $2,000 in annual federal tax savings.

Majority Leader John Thune’s (R-SD) budding relationship with President Donald Trump survived its biggest stress test on Tuesday as Republicans passed their marquee tax bill through the Senate. In an interview with the Washington Examiner,