Senate pushes ahead on Trump’s tax break and spending cut plan

The Republican-controlled Senate has advanced President Donald Trump’s package of tax breaks, (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Capping a tumultuous night, the Republican-controlled US Senate advanced President Donald Trump’s package of tax breaks, spending cuts and increased deportation money, with more weekend work ahead as Congress races to meet his Fourth of July deadline for passage.

By a 51-49 tally and with vice president JD Vance at the Capitol to break a potential tie, the Senate cleared a key procedural step on Saturday as midnight approached.