House Prepares Vote on Senate GOP Megabill Amid Conservative Opposition

President Trump praised the Senate-passed GOP budget bill, calling it inclusive, but conservative House Republicans have sharply criticized the legislation, threatening its passage in the House. Key concerns include deep cuts to Medicaid, increased poverty risks, and tax breaks favoring the wealthy, with members such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Chip Roy labeling the Senate bill inadequate and damaging. The Congressional Budget Office projects the bill would add $3.3 trillion to the national debt over ten years and strip over 10 million Americans of health care coverage, intensifying worries about its social impact. Colorado Democrats have condemned the bill for harming state budgets and programs, while some Republicans support tax provisions they believe benefit workers and families. Speaker Mike Johnson faces a narrow margin, needing almost unanimous support from House Republicans amid strong opposition, making the bill's swift passage uncertain. Critics argue the Senate version worsens Medicaid cuts compared to the House bill and imposes burdensome work requirements, prompting calls for House Republicans to reject it.