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The tax and spending bill, which must still pass in the Senate, includes sweeping changes to the tax code, Social Security and more.

The US defense secretary appeared to acknowledge incidental plans also exist for Panama, but avoided giving direct confirmation.

LaMonica McIver calls the move a "brazen attempt at political intimidation" after last month's incident in New Jersey.

The billionaire's criticism could embolden Republicans who are considering voting against the tax and spending bill.

The bill's passage is a victory for the White House, which warned that failure would be a "betrayal".

The House may vote on his "big beautiful bill" soon, and Trump needs the support of almost all Republicans for it to pass.

Republicans, who hold thin majorities in Congress, are fighting over cutting Medicaid and other government programmes.

The fate of Trump's tax plan remains mired in uncertainty despite a last minute, in-person pitch to Republicans.