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Trump Signs Controversial Bill, Critics Warn of $3.3T Debt

7/5/2025

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President Trump celebrated Independence Day by signing the "One Big Beautiful Bill," a comprehensive tax and spending package. This legislation not only extends tax cuts but also tightens work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP while boosting immigration enforcement funding. However, critics raise alarms, fearing it could add $3.3 trillion to the national debt and jeopardize health coverage for millions.

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President Trump celebrated Independence Day by signing the "One Big Beautiful Bill," a comprehensive tax and spending package. This legislation not only extends tax cuts but also tightens work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP while boosting immigration enforcement funding. However, critics raise alarms, fearing it could add $3.3 trillion to the national debt and jeopardize health coverage for millions.