"The Democrats are showing on the floor through parliamentary inquiries the hypocrisy of what the Republicans are trying to do here in the Senate. We are exposing how the Republicans are trying to hide the true cost of their gifts to billionaires," declared Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.

Trump intensified his lobbying in the last week for the Senate to approve his controversial 'Big, Beautiful Bill' these days to sign it on July 4, Independence Day.

The controversy grew this week after the 940-page draft now being discussed by the Senate was released, which includes more cuts than those approved by the House of Representatives, particularly to social programs and energy tax incentives. wind and solar power, and electric vehicles.