The goal of the changes, which head to the Senate next week, is to save money and send a signal that Republicans are tough on immigration.

Rep. Mike Levin, D-Dana Point, Tuesday blasted the Republican-supported "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" budget package backed by the Trump Administration, which he says will have a negative impact on millions of Californians.

We found no provision in the House tax and spending bill that says the president can delay or cancel an election. Elections experts told us the bill would not give the president any power over elections.

Republicans have included mechanisms in the reconciliation bill that would ensure illegal immigrants cannot obtain money or benefits available to citizens.

The fiscal impact of President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which one prominent budget hawk called a “debt bomb,” is becoming a significant political concern among Republican

President Trump met with holdouts again Wednesday as leaders ramp up their efforts to build support around the bill.

Energy and business groups warned that an end to Biden-era tax credits could slow investment in key domestic supply chains for batteries and EVs.

Republican senators are mounting resistance to President Donald Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill,” citing deficit increases and insufficient spending cuts as the $3.8 trillion package faces uncertain Senate passage despite narrow House approval.