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California Republicans Back Trump’s $4 Trillion Budget Bill

5/26/2025

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Republicans Back Trump

In a controversial move, nine California Republicans backed President Trump's budget bill, raising the national debt ceiling by a staggering $4 trillion. This legislation imposes stringent work requirements for aid, sparking fears of job losses and devastating cuts to vital services like healthcare, jeopardizing the safety nets for working-class Americans.

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Hochul Opposes Republican Cuts

New York Governor Kathy Hochul fiercely condemned a Republican tax and spending bill that jeopardizes vital funding for undocumented immigrants, seniors, and new mothers. She cautioned that these cuts could devastate healthcare and Medicaid, leaving the most vulnerable without crucial support. The bill, narrowly passed in the House, has the backing of President Trump.

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Republicans Back Trump

In a controversial move, nine California Republicans backed President Trump's budget bill, raising the national debt ceiling by a staggering $4 trillion. This legislation imposes stringent work requirements for aid, sparking fears of job losses and devastating cuts to vital services like healthcare, jeopardizing the safety nets for working-class Americans.

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