House Rules Committee Advances Trump Tax-Spending Bill Amid GOP Opposition

The House Rules Committee advanced President Trump's large tax and spending bill, known as the "big, beautiful bill," sending it to the House floor despite significant opposition from some conservative Republicans concerned about the deficit. The legislation, which passed the Senate after a lengthy 26-hour session, includes making many 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent and enacting major Medicaid cuts, but it is projected to add roughly $1 trillion more to the deficit than previous House versions. Speaker Mike Johnson warned of potential attendance issues in the House due to flight cancellations, which could delay the vote expected by July 4. While GOP leadership is pushing to pass the bill swiftly, hardline conservatives like Rep. Andy Harris and Rep. Ralph Norman have vowed to oppose it on deficit grounds, threatening the procedural rule's passage. Senate Majority Leader John Thune's skillful negotiation was key to the Senate's approval, but the bill's future now hinges on whether the House can unify enough GOP votes to pass it. Democrats have criticized the bill harshly, calling it an "ugly bill" that will worsen national finances.