U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday stepped up pressure on Republicans in Congress to advance his sweeping tax-cut and spending bill this week, while hardline conservatives balked over a closed-door Senate debate that cast doubt on passage of a growing number of proposed spending cuts.

The Senate's version of the One Big Beautiful Bill takes the shine off some of Trump's most popular promises. Here's why.

The bill would allow Trump to fire federal employees without congressional approval, adding to the layoffs orchestrated by DOGE.