Trump’s Massive Domestic Policy Bill Put to Stress Test in the House
- On Tuesday in Washington, Senate Republicans secured passage of President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill by a slim margin, with Vice President JD Vance providing the decisive vote.
- The bill reached the Senate due to Trump's strong influence and urgent push despite deep divisions and concerns over major spending increases among Republicans.
- The House Rules Committee approved the rule for the bill by a 7-6 vote after nearly 12 hours of debate, moving it closer to a full House vote that remains uncertain.
- Trump urged Republicans to support the legislation, saying, "I think it would be very wise for them to get on board," while polls and some members express skepticism and worry about cuts.
- If passed, the bill would mark a significant legislative victory for Trump and test his ongoing dominance over the Republican Party amid challenges in the House.
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Where Trump's massive policy bill stands in the House
It was a dramatic day in the House, where President Trump's massive tax cut and budget bill is currently in limbo. Conservatives and others with concerns are not yet on board and the House has frozen proceedings as GOP leaders try to get enough votes to move forward. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
Where Trump's massive policy bill stands in the House as some Republicans express concerns
It was a dramatic day in the House, where President Trump's massive tax cut and budget bill is currently in limbo. Conservatives and others with concerns are not yet on board and the House has frozen proceedings as GOP leaders try to get enough votes to move forward. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
The Power and the Pain of a Deadline
As I write this newsletter, House Republicans are still haggling over President Trump’s signature domestic policy bill, which their counterparts in the Senate nudged over the finish line by the narrowest of margins on Tuesday. But we do know this: The bill’s Republican critics hate the July 4 deadline set by the president to get it all done. Earlier today, Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee called the deadline “arbitrary,” which it is, and…
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