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Trump's Major Bill Faces GOP Turmoil and Medicaid Cuts

6/22/2025

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Hawley Warns Bill

Senator Josh Hawley raises alarms that Trump's ambitious "One Big Beautiful Bill" could crumble under drastic Medicaid cuts. Meanwhile, House Republicans are uneasy about the SALT deduction cap, jeopardizing crucial bipartisan backing. As internal GOP tensions escalate, the bill's chances of passing by the July 4 deadline grow increasingly bleak, reflecting rising dissatisfaction among constituents and party members alike.

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Republicans Struggle Bill

Senate Republicans are grappling with setbacks on their ambitious "big, beautiful bill" as key provisions clash with the Byrd Rule, according to Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough. Crucial measures, such as cuts to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and oversight of Defense Department funding, have been dismissed, jeopardizing the bill's chances without Democratic backing.

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Historical Context

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act limited state and local tax (SALT) deductions to $10,000, significantly affecting taxpayers in high-tax states like California and New York. As of 2025, internal GOP conflicts over SALT caps and Medicaid cuts reflect ongoing divisions within the party, echoing the contentious debates of 2017 and complicating bipartisan legislative efforts in a polarized political landscape.

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Hawley Warns Bill

Senator Josh Hawley raises alarms that Trump's ambitious "One Big Beautiful Bill" could crumble under drastic Medicaid cuts. Meanwhile, House Republicans are uneasy about the SALT deduction cap, jeopardizing crucial bipartisan backing. As internal GOP tensions escalate, the bill's chances of passing by the July 4 deadline grow increasingly bleak, reflecting rising dissatisfaction among constituents and party members alike.

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