The Senate has passed President Donald Trump’s $3.3 trillion ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ after prolonged negotiations, with key provisions for Alaska secured by Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. Murkowski, who initially opposed the legislation, negotiated for food assistance protections, clean energy tax credits, and oil drilling leases, which were pivotal in earning her support. The bill passed under the reconciliation process, which only requires a simple majority, rather than the 60-vote majority typically needed for major legislation. Negotiations stretched into the late hours, with Murkowski seen walking around the Senate floor in a blanket and holding a notepad. Despite the lengthy process, the Senate passed the bill, which now faces an uncertain future in the House of Representatives, where conservative lawmakers have criticized the lack of spending cuts. The House, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, will debate the legislation starting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday.