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Republican Leaders Face Crisis Over One Big Beautiful Bill

6/23/2025

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Republican leaders are racing against the clock to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by Independence Day, but internal strife looms large. With the debt ceiling soaring to $5 trillion and tax provisions under fire, key factions are feeling alienated. Senators Johnson and Paul’s fierce opposition to spending changes could spell disaster for the bill's future.

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Republican leaders are racing against the clock to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by Independence Day, but internal strife looms large. With the debt ceiling soaring to $5 trillion and tax provisions under fire, key factions are feeling alienated. Senators Johnson and Paul’s fierce opposition to spending changes could spell disaster for the bill's future.