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Trump Signs Controversial Bill Slashing Medicaid and SNAP

7/11/2025

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In a controversial move, Congressional Republicans pushed through the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," now signed by President Trump. This legislation slashes Medicaid and SNAP, jeopardizing health insurance for 16 million Americans, while also defunding Planned Parenthood, endangering essential reproductive health services. Democrats united against the bill, with some Republicans dissenting, as legal battles loom to challenge its damaging effects.

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In a controversial move, Congressional Republicans pushed through the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," now signed by President Trump. This legislation slashes Medicaid and SNAP, jeopardizing health insurance for 16 million Americans, while also defunding Planned Parenthood, endangering essential reproductive health services. Democrats united against the bill, with some Republicans dissenting, as legal battles loom to challenge its damaging effects.