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Trump Urges GOP Unity for Controversial Policy Bill

5/21/2025

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Trump called for GOP unity in a private meeting to push his domestic policy bill before Memorial Day.
The proposed bill features tax cuts, spending reductions, and welfare work requirements, but faces GOP divisions.
Speaker Johnson plans to schedule a vote soon, amid worries about the bill's fiscal implications and possible defections.
Trump stressed urgency, insisting on no cuts to Medicaid coverage.

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Trump called for GOP unity in a private meeting to push his domestic policy bill before Memorial Day.
The proposed bill features tax cuts, spending reductions, and welfare work requirements, but faces GOP divisions.
Speaker Johnson plans to schedule a vote soon, amid worries about the bill's fiscal implications and possible defections.
Trump stressed urgency, insisting on no cuts to Medicaid coverage.