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House Advances Trump's Tax Bill Amid GOP Turmoil

5/20/2025

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Trump Advances Controversial Bill

In a dramatic late-night session, the House Budget Committee pushed forward President Trump's controversial tax and immigration bill, defying hardline Republican dissent. With a staggering potential to increase the national debt by $3-5 trillion, the bill now heads to the House Rules Committee for closer examination. Speaker Mike Johnson is racing against time, targeting a full House vote by Thursday amidst intense GOP negotiations.

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Republicans Negotiate Tax Bill

House Republicans are deep in negotiations over President Trump's tax bill, zeroing in on green energy tax credits and Medicaid work requirements. The contentious SALT deduction is pivotal for securing moderate support. With the Budget Committee convening tonight, they aim to finalize the bill's text for a Rules Committee review and a possible House vote by midweek.

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Historical Context

The current negotiations over President Trump's tax and immigration bill echo the contentious fiscal debates of the 1990s, particularly the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. That act faced fierce opposition from Republicans, who criticized tax increases amid rising deficits. Similar dynamics are at play now, with hardline Republicans resisting elements that could increase the national debt, highlighting ongoing partisan divides over fiscal policy.

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Trump Advances Controversial Bill

In a dramatic late-night session, the House Budget Committee pushed forward President Trump's controversial tax and immigration bill, defying hardline Republican dissent. With a staggering potential to increase the national debt by $3-5 trillion, the bill now heads to the House Rules Committee for closer examination. Speaker Mike Johnson is racing against time, targeting a full House vote by Thursday amidst intense GOP negotiations.

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