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House Passes Controversial Bill, 13.7 Million at Risk

5/22/2025

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Trump's Controversial Bill

In a razor-thin vote of 215-214, the House approved Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill Act," a controversial legislation that slashes Medicaid, limits food assistance, and prohibits federally funded healthcare for transgender individuals. With an alarming estimate of 13.7 million people at risk of losing their health coverage, the bill now heads to the Senate, where it may encounter fierce resistance.

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Parents Oppose Trans Law

In Colorado, parental rights groups are taking a stand against a new transgender law, arguing it infringes on free speech by requiring the use of individuals' chosen names. They draw a stark comparison to the Ku Klux Klan, voicing fears that traditional gender perspectives are being pushed aside in this heated debate.

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Democrats Defend Trans Troops

House Democrats are gearing up to safeguard transgender troops from being discharged due to their gender identity, countering recent Pentagon screenings for gender dysphoria. In a contrasting move, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has revived the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, which seeks to criminalize gender-transition procedures for minors, facing an uncertain fate in the Senate.

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Trump's Controversial Bill

In a razor-thin vote of 215-214, the House approved Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill Act," a controversial legislation that slashes Medicaid, limits food assistance, and prohibits federally funded healthcare for transgender individuals. With an alarming estimate of 13.7 million people at risk of losing their health coverage, the bill now heads to the Senate, where it may encounter fierce resistance.

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