Trump Tax-Cut Bill Stalls in House Amid GOP Deficit Disputes

President Donald Trump's ambitious tax-cut and spending bill, which passed the Senate narrowly, is facing significant resistance within the House Republican caucus, threatening its passage before Trump's self-imposed July 4 deadline. The legislation includes extensions of Trump's 2017 tax cuts, large-scale spending increases on military and immigration enforcement, deep reductions to Medicaid and other safety net programs, and a $5 trillion increase in the debt ceiling, contributing to an estimated $3.4 trillion rise in the national debt over the next decade. Conservative Republicans, particularly members of the House Freedom Caucus, oppose the bill's deficit impact and insufficient spending cuts, while moderates express concerns over the severity of Medicaid reductions and other social program cuts. House Speaker Mike Johnson is struggling to secure the slim majority needed to advance the bill amid procedural delays and ongoing negotiations, with Trump personally meeting dissenting Republicans to rally support. Democrats uniformly oppose the legislation, warning that millions could lose health coverage and that the bill disproportionately benefits the wealthy. Despite divisions, some Republicans emphasize party unity, citing Trump's voter base, but the final outcome remains uncertain as negotiations continue.