In a significant blow to their agenda, Republicans have encountered a major setback concerning the deregulation of gun silencers as key provisions were stripped from their tax bill. The Senate parliamentarian ruled against including gun silencer deregulation in the proposed legislation, alongside the removal of tax cuts aimed at gun-related interests. This ruling has drawn criticism from gun rights groups, who have expressed their discontent with the decision, labeling it as a ‘total garbage’ outcome. Efforts to ease restrictions on silencers and short-barrel shotguns faced similar challenges, reflecting ongoing tensions within the party regarding Second Amendment rights and public safety.