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Trump's $4.5 Trillion Tax Cut Sparks Bipartisan Controversy

7/7/2025

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On July 4, President Trump enacted a monumental $4.5 trillion tax cut bill, championed by Texas Republicans. This sweeping legislation introduces permanent tax rates, boosts child tax credits, and slashes Medicaid growth. However, Democrats warn of dire consequences for their constituents, as the Congressional Budget Office forecasts substantial deficits looming over the next decade.

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On July 4, President Trump enacted a monumental $4.5 trillion tax cut bill, championed by Texas Republicans. This sweeping legislation introduces permanent tax rates, boosts child tax credits, and slashes Medicaid growth. However, Democrats warn of dire consequences for their constituents, as the Congressional Budget Office forecasts substantial deficits looming over the next decade.