- The US House of Representatives narrowly passed Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” by a vote of 218-214, with all Democrats and two Republicans opposing it.
- The legislation extends 2017 tax cuts and allocates significant funds for border security, including hiring ICE and Border Patrol agents and constructing a border barrier.
- It implements sweeping cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programme (SNAP), introducing work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependent children.
- The bill’s passage followed intense legislative manoeuvring, including a record-breaking eight-hour speech by Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and a lengthy procedural vote.
- Despite its unpopularity in polling, the bill was pushed through to meet a July 4 deadline imposed by Donald Trump, with Democrats expected to campaign against its provisions.
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