Trump-backed tax-cut and spending bill passes US Senate

Republican lawmakers struggle to pass U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to pass a wide-ranging tax-cut and spending bill sought by President Donald Trump, which would cut Medicaid healthcare and food assistance programs for the poor and disabled.

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate.

(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Doina Chiacu)