Republicans in the House of Representatives on Wednesday haltingly moved closer to advancing U.S. President Donald Trump's massive tax-cut and spending bill, appearing at one point to overcome concerns over its cost that had been raised by a handful of hardliners.

House Republican leaders struggled to find the final votes to advance Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending package, holding key votes open for hours as the president and his allies worked to win them over.

A final House vote has been delayed for President Trump's second-term agenda on tax reductions, immigration enforcement and deep Medicaid cuts