House Passes Sweeping GOP Bill Cutting Medicaid, Taxes

President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' has narrowly passed the House, introducing sweeping tax cuts, domestic spending reductions, and major changes to Medicaid and public assistance programs. Republican supporters, including Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, praise the bill for tax relief, stronger border security, and enhanced work requirements, arguing it encourages ambition and reduces dependency. Democrats and some moderate Republicans criticize the legislation's deep Medicaid cuts and stricter eligibility, warning millions—including the elderly, disabled, and low-income families—could lose vital healthcare. The bill is also expected to reverse Medicaid expansions under the Affordable Care Act, potentially causing hundreds of thousands to lose health insurance. Protests have erupted in states like Iowa and Nebraska, as critics warn of threats to rural hospitals and essential services. The expansion of immigration enforcement powers in the bill has raised civil liberties concerns and is currently under Supreme Court review.