Despite Trump's openness, his national economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, has expressed skepticism about taxing the rich to fund the budget bill. Hassett emphasized Trump's strong support for eliminating taxes on tips and overtime.

As Republican leaders draft President Donald Trump’s big bill of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, dozens of more moderate Republicans from contested congressional districts have positioned themselves at the center of the negotiating table.

A federal Medicaid work requirement could lead to as many as 5.2M adults aged 19 to 55 losing eligibility, according to the Urban Institute.