Overview

• On June 29, President Trump used Truth Social to back Rep. Greg Steube’s demand that Senate Republicans ignore Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough’s rulings.
• MacDonough previously struck major tax reductions and Medicaid expansions from the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ for violating deficit and scope limits under the Byrd Rule.
• Hard-right lawmakers led by Marjorie Taylor Greene have joined calls to fire or sideline the unelected parliamentarian to recover stripped MAGA provisions.
• Senate GOP leaders unveiled a revised reconciliation draft on June 27 and continue adjusting the bill to comply with procedural guidance after a June 26 vote.
• Legal experts and Senate veterans warn that overruling the nonpartisan official could undermine long-standing rules and complicate future budget negotiations.