Senate GOP bets softer clean energy cuts won’t come back to bite them

July 2, 2025

Senate Republicans’ budget bill took a softer strategy to phasing out Democrats’ climate legislation on Tuesday than many hardline conservatives had sought – and they’re hoping the last-minute compromise won’t trigger a political or economic backlash.

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