House GOP Resistance Stalls Trump $4.5T Tax and Spending Bill

President Donald Trump is pushing for the passage of a sweeping tax and expenditure bill known as the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” aiming to sign it into law before July 4th. The bill, which extends tax cuts from Trump's first term and adds new ones promised during his campaign, faces strong opposition from both Democrats and factions within the Republican Party, particularly fiscally conservative members concerned about its $4.5 trillion cost and impact on the national deficit. House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have used marathon speeches to delay the vote, while Republican leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have struggled to unite their caucus amid internal revolts. Key Republican opponents, such as Chip Roy, Ralph Norman, and Andy Harris, have voiced concerns about deficit spending and have either opposed or threatened to derail the bill. Trump has actively pressured holdouts, even summoning some to the White House, and expressed frustration publicly over the delay, emphasizing the importance of the bill to the MAGA base. Despite passing the Senate and advancing through the House Rules Committee, the bill's future remains uncertain as GOP leaders race to secure the necessary votes.