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Republicans Propose $5.1 Trillion Debt Limit Increase Amid Concerns

6/19/2025

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In a surprising shift, Republicans are poised to raise the debt limit by a staggering $5.1 trillion, eclipsing their earlier $4 trillion proposal. This bold move, intended to enable $4 trillion in tax cuts, has sparked worries among lawmakers about the nation's fiscal integrity as the debt approaches a daunting $37 trillion, potentially extending borrowing power until 2028.

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In a surprising shift, Republicans are poised to raise the debt limit by a staggering $5.1 trillion, eclipsing their earlier $4 trillion proposal. This bold move, intended to enable $4 trillion in tax cuts, has sparked worries among lawmakers about the nation's fiscal integrity as the debt approaches a daunting $37 trillion, potentially extending borrowing power until 2028.