Trump’s tax cut bill advances in rare weekend vote but conservatives demand more changes

Republicans passed their tax cut and border security package out of a key House committee during a Sunday vote

US House Republicans narrowly advanced Donald Trump’s big tax cuts package out of a key committee during a rare Sunday night vote, but just barely, as conservative holdouts are demanding quicker cuts to Medicaid and green energy programs before giving their full support.

Mike Johnson, the House speaker, met with Republican lawmakers shortly before the meeting and acknowledged to reporters that there are still details to “iron out”. He said some changes were being made, but declined to provide details.

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