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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eric Garcia

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ one step closer after tense vote

  • President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" narrowly passed the House of Representatives with a 215-214 vote.
  • The bill faced strong opposition from some Republicans concerned about Medicaid cuts and tax deductions, leading to last-minute negotiations and deals.
  • The final version includes accelerated Medicaid work requirements, restrictions on gender-affirming care funding, increased border security spending, and the removal of a tax on gun silencers.
  • The bill also renames "MAGA Accounts" to "Trump Accounts" and modifies renewable energy tax credits.
  • It now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to undergo significant changes due to the Republicans' slim majority and the use of the reconciliation process.

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Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ passes the House of Representatives after contentious fight in dead of night

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