Trump scored a massive win when Congress barely passed his huge tax and spending bill on Thursday. The president celebrated the victory as he headed to Iowa for July 4th festivities. Republicans pushed the bill through despite worries about adding trillions to the national debt. House Speaker Mike Johnson worked all night to convince party members to support the measure. The final vote squeaked through at 218-214.
The bill delivers on many campaign promises Trump made to voters. Military spending gets a boost under the new law. Immigration enforcement receives billions for deportation efforts. Tax cuts from Trump's first term get extended for another decade. The White House declared victory on social media after the narrow passage.
Democrats fought hard against the legislation during floor debates. Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke for nearly nine hours to delay the vote. The bill slashes food assistance programs that help poor families. Medicaid faces the biggest cuts since the program started in the 1960s. About 17 million Americans could lose their health insurance coverage.
The massive spending plan adds $3.4 trillion to government deficits over ten years. Rural hospitals may shut down because of the healthcare cuts. Some Republican lawmakers worried the bill might hurt their chances in future elections. Trump spent weeks calling members of Congress to win their support. The president plans to sign the bill into law on Independence Day.
The bill delivers on many campaign promises Trump made to voters. Military spending gets a boost under the new law. Immigration enforcement receives billions for deportation efforts. Tax cuts from Trump's first term get extended for another decade. The White House declared victory on social media after the narrow passage.
Democrats fought hard against the legislation during floor debates. Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke for nearly nine hours to delay the vote. The bill slashes food assistance programs that help poor families. Medicaid faces the biggest cuts since the program started in the 1960s. About 17 million Americans could lose their health insurance coverage.
The massive spending plan adds $3.4 trillion to government deficits over ten years. Rural hospitals may shut down because of the healthcare cuts. Some Republican lawmakers worried the bill might hurt their chances in future elections. Trump spent weeks calling members of Congress to win their support. The president plans to sign the bill into law on Independence Day.
