President Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending bill has hit a major snag in the US House of Representatives, as Republican leaders struggle to quell a revolt within their own ranks.
Dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the legislation narrowly passed the Senate earlier this week and promises sweeping tax relief, increased military spending, and funding for a mass deportation drive. But critics within the party warn it will inflate the national debt by $3.4 trillion and gut Medicaid with historic cuts.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson held open a key procedural vote late into the night, as frantic behind-the-scenes talks continued. With only a handful of votes to spare, Johnson faces deep divisions—moderates uneasy over welfare cuts, and fiscal conservatives angered by ballooning deficits.
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