And lottery fever. The 223 million Mega Millions jackpot grows even larger overnight, and thats not the only mega jackpot up for grabs today. Oh, we can dream on this wednesday, cant we, about that jackpot . But were going to start with the breaking news from capitol hill. Senate republicans have passed their historic tax bill. They voted after midnight 5148 along party lines. Its a major victory for President Trump who immediately tweeted, the United States Senate Just Passed the biggest in history tax cut and reform bill. The president also announced a white house News Conference for this afternoon once the house votes. The average American Household is expected to see a tax cut of 1,600 next year. Abcs Arlette Saenz has more on what the bill means for you. Good morning, arlette. Reporter hey, good morning, kendis and diane. It was another late night in the senate, but republicans were beaming as they passed their tax plan. President trump is now on the verge of taking a tax victory
Headquarters here in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. Early this morning the Senate Passed the first major rewrite of u. S. Tax laws in over 30 years. The senate vote came hours after the bill was passed by the house. The house has to vote again this morning because of some procedural violations. President trump is expected to sign the measure later today. For mr. Trump and gop lawmakers it is a long sought legislative victory. Hena doba is here in new york. Good morning, hena. Good morning, annemarie. The 1. 5 trillion bill is a sweeping overhaul for taxes in the United States. It will provide deep cuts for the wealthy and modest cuts for middle and low income families, pushing the National Debt even higher. The tax cuts and job act is passed. The senate gave the nod overnight in a vote along party lines. Moments later President Trump tweeted in part, the United States Senate Just Passed the biggest in history tax cut and reform bill. We now add comprehensive tax ref
Wednesday, december 20. Michael thomas is talking about weather ahead and erin como is talking about the roads and mike, not as nice and still not bad. Not as nice and not the worst day in the world. Could be worst for late de. Lots of clouds. Temperatures not moving far from where they are now and currently 52. Hey, erin. Ill take the degree rights now. We have a crash Harmony Church in hamilton. We get you around that one. Ill tell you maureen, holly, you ladies are popping in those colors. Pop, pop, thanks, erin. Ow top story this morning the republicans push to reform the the National Tax Code is almost complete app now it has one more hurd toll clear before getting president tr trump. Melanie alnwick live on capitol hill with the the latest this morning. The the vote was late, mel. Thats right theyll be back at it early again this morning. House republicans were celebrating yesterday because they tug their hurdle. Turns out they were a few chains technical changes that had to be m