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Senate Proposes $5 Trillion Debt Hike, Medicaid Cuts

7/1/2025

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The Senate's new legislation is a bold move, proposing a staggering $5 trillion debt ceiling increase while imposing Medicaid restrictions. It aims to boost the state and local tax deduction cap to $40,000, introduces a $100 asylum fee, and suggests a decade-long moratorium on AI regulations. Additionally, it plans to sell 0.5% of public lands to tackle pressing housing challenges.

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Story summary

The Senate's new legislation is a bold move, proposing a staggering $5 trillion debt ceiling increase while imposing Medicaid restrictions. It aims to boost the state and local tax deduction cap to $40,000, introduces a $100 asylum fee, and suggests a decade-long moratorium on AI regulations. Additionally, it plans to sell 0.5% of public lands to tackle pressing housing challenges.