Senate's Big Debate: Tax Cuts, Medicaid, and More

The Senate is in the middle of a big debate about a new bill. This bill includes tax cuts, changes to Medicaid, and more money for border security. The final vote is expected soon, but it's not clear how it will turn out. The bill is very expensive. It could add $3. 3 trillion to the country's debt over the next 10 years. That's a lot of money. Some people think this is a bad idea because it could make the debt too high. Others think it will help the economy grow. Two senators, Rand Paul and Thom Tillis, don't like the bill. They voted against it. If more senators vote against it, the bill might not pass. President Trump has been talking about the bill on social media. He says it will be good for the economy. The bill also includes money for the Department of Homeland Security. This money would be used for things like building a wall on the border and deporting more people. Some people think this is a good idea, but others don't. The bill also includes tax cuts. These tax cuts were first passed in 2017. The bill would make them permanent. Some people think this is a good idea because it would help people keep more of their money. Others think it's a bad idea because it would add to the debt. Senator Thom Tillis announced he won't run for reelection. He said he's not excited about running again. President Trump welcomed this decision. He said it was "great news. "