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House GOP Advances Trillion-Dollar Bill Amid Controversy

5/26/2025

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House Republicans have pushed forward the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act, a sweeping tax and spending package worth trillions. It aims to raise the SALT deduction cap to $40,000 for households earning under $500,000, but also proposes deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, while making Trump-era tax cuts permanent. Senate discussions are anticipated to reshape the bill further.

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Story summary

House Republicans have pushed forward the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act, a sweeping tax and spending package worth trillions. It aims to raise the SALT deduction cap to $40,000 for households earning under $500,000, but also proposes deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, while making Trump-era tax cuts permanent. Senate discussions are anticipated to reshape the bill further.