In another blow to the Republicans’ tax and spending cut bill, the Senate parliamentarian has advised that a proposal to shift some food stamps costs from the federal government to states — a centerpiece of GOP savings efforts — would violate the chamber’s rules.

The cost-share plan was a critical way for Republicans to trim spending to pay for their massive reconciliation package and farm bill programs.

The unfavorable rulings for Republicans have forced them to strip out certain measures, potentially foreshadowing the fate of other questionable provisions

Both parties have seen splits in recent days over the prospect of striking Iran. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican and a longtime opponent of U.S. involvement in foreign wars, posted on X after Trump announced the attacks that “This is not Constitutional.”

Trump and his team were in contact with top congressional Republicans before the strikes, but top Democrats were not told of his plans until after the bombs had dropped.