House Advances Trump Tax Immigration Bill Amid GOP Divisions

The U.S. House of Representatives has cleared a key procedural hurdle to advance President Donald Trump's expansive tax and spending bill, moving it closer to a full House vote. The legislation, which includes extending the 2017 tax cuts, new tax breaks, and cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, passed the procedural vote 217 to 212, largely along party lines, with GOP Rep. Thomas Massie as the sole Republican dissenting. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump have actively lobbied for the bill, which faces unified Democratic opposition due to concerns over Medicaid cuts and increased deficits. If passed by the House, the bill will proceed to the Senate, where further amendments are expected amid internal GOP divisions. The bill is projected to add $3.8 trillion to the national debt over the next decade according to the Congressional Budget Office. The legislative process includes a scheduled debate followed by a final passage vote in the early morning hours, reflecting the contentious nature of the measure within Congress.