House Passes Sweeping Trump Tax and Spending Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s 'One Big Beautiful Bill' by a narrow 215-214 vote, marking a major legislative victory for Speaker Mike Johnson and the Republican Party. The bill extends and expands Trump-era tax cuts, introduces new tax breaks—including eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay—and increases funding for the military and border security. It also imposes deep cuts to social programs such as Medicare and SNAP, tightens benefit eligibility, and reduces healthcare funding. Democrats unanimously opposed the legislation, arguing it will add about $3.8 trillion to the national debt and disproportionately harm low-income Americans. Trump personally lobbied Republican holdouts and hailed the bill as a historic win, urging swift Senate action. The bill is considered central to the GOP’s 2024 campaign strategy, but faces an uncertain future in the Senate.