Senate Republicans Face a Tough Call After Medicaid Ruling

Senate Republicans are in a tough spot after the parliamentarian rejected a key part of their bill. This part was about limiting how states could get more Medicaid money. The ruling is a big problem for Republicans. They wanted to use this money to fund tax cuts. Now, they have to change the bill or drop this part completely. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has been clear. He doesn't want to overrule the parliamentarian. Other Republicans feel the same way. They say they will tweak the bill and try again. But they won't overrule the parliamentarian. This ruling is a big setback. Republicans are under pressure to pass the bill by July 4. Now, they have less time to make changes. Any changes they make could upset some Republicans. This could make it harder to pass the bill. Speaker Mike Johnson says the House is waiting to see what the Senate does. He says the ruling doesn't make passing the bill easier. But he hopes they can still meet the deadline. Some Republicans are upset with the parliamentarian. They say she is making political decisions. Others say she is partisan. But most Republicans say they won't overrule her. The ruling is a big deal. It shows how hard it is to pass big bills in the Senate. Republicans have to work together to make changes. They have to make sure everyone is happy. Or they might not be able to pass the bill at all.