Trump Pressures House Republicans to Pass $4 Trillion Debt Ceiling, Medicaid Reform Bill

President Donald Trump has been actively pressuring House Republicans to unify and pass his comprehensive budget framework, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which encompasses key priorities such as border security, energy, national security, and tax cuts. During a rare trip to Capitol Hill, Trump urged Republicans to abandon their demands over the state and local tax (SALT) deduction fight and insisted that Medicaid should not be deeply cut, warning members not to "f— with Medicaid." The bill has faced resistance from different factions within the party, including deficit hawks and moderate Republicans, but Trump has expressed frustration and impatience with the holdouts, urging all Republicans to vote yes. House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed optimism about passing the bill soon, though some issues, especially related to the SALT deduction, remain unresolved. Democratic lawmakers, meanwhile, have criticized the bill, with concerns from the Congressional Budget Office confirming that it could lead to significant Medicare spending cuts and millions losing insurance coverage. The situation reflects ongoing internal GOP tensions and the challenge of balancing diverse priorities within the party to enact Trump's agenda.