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Speaker Johnson Unveils Budget Aiming to Fulfill Trump’s Promises

5/15/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the new budget bill is designed to deliver on President Trump's campaign promises, featuring tax cuts and reforms to Medicaid. He vowed to eradicate "waste, fraud, and abuse" within the program, insisting it will bolster support for vulnerable communities, while dismissing Democrats' concerns about potential cuts as mere misinformation.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the new budget bill is designed to deliver on President Trump's campaign promises, featuring tax cuts and reforms to Medicaid. He vowed to eradicate "waste, fraud, and abuse" within the program, insisting it will bolster support for vulnerable communities, while dismissing Democrats' concerns about potential cuts as mere misinformation.