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Republicans divided over Trump's massive tax bill

By Steve Inskeep

Published May 21, 2025 at 4:29 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Mike Lawler, of New York State, about Republican divisions that threaten to derail the ongoing budget negotiations.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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