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House GOP Finalizes Trump's Sweeping Reform Bill

5/15/2025

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House Republicans are putting the finishing touches on President Trump's ambitious "big beautiful bill," which seeks sweeping reforms in tax, immigration, and energy policies. This legislation aims to cement the 2017 tax cuts, raise the debt ceiling by $4 trillion, and revamp Medicaid, all while tackling contentious topics like the state and local tax deduction and possible reductions in food assistance.

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House Republicans are putting the finishing touches on President Trump's ambitious "big beautiful bill," which seeks sweeping reforms in tax, immigration, and energy policies. This legislation aims to cement the 2017 tax cuts, raise the debt ceiling by $4 trillion, and revamp Medicaid, all while tackling contentious topics like the state and local tax deduction and possible reductions in food assistance.