House Republicans warn Senate not to touch SALT deal

Moderate House Republicans from high-tax blue states are warning senators that they will not give the “big, beautiful bill” a final stamp of approval if the Senate changes their proposal for the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap.

The shot across the Capitol came shortly after Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters the upper chamber would likely tweak the SALT provision in the mammoth measure in one of several alterations.

The House bill raises the SALT deduction cap to $40,000 ...