Serious problems should be met with serious solutions. We have serious problems, namely a fast-growing debt and a need to extend some tax cuts in an unforgiving environment where interest rates

Mr. Trump’s call for “one big beautiful bill” came just hours after he gave conflicting directions to congressional Republicans on cuts to social safety net programs.

The Senate will proceed with its own plan, Majority Leader John Thune said, continuing to cast doubt on the House's ability to pass Trump's agenda in one big bill.