House Passes Trump Tax and Spending Bill with Court Enforcement Limits

House Republicans narrowly passed a sweeping tax and spending bill dubbed the "one big, beautiful bill," marking a significant legislative victory for President Donald Trump by consolidating major parts of his agenda including tax cuts, Medicaid changes, and an increase to the national debt ceiling. The bill extends Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, introduces temporary tax exemptions on tips and overtime, raises the child tax credit, and imposes a tax on remittances, while also including controversial Medicaid work requirements and enrollment changes. A hidden provision in the bill seeks to restrict federal courts, including the Supreme Court, from enforcing contempt citations against the administration unless a bond is posted, which legal experts warn could severely undermine judicial authority and allow the executive branch to ignore court orders with impunity. Critics highlight that this provision effectively enables Trump to evade accountability by neutering the courts' enforcement powers amidst ongoing lawsuits challenging his administration's policies. The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration, with expectations that changes may be made before it reaches the president's desk. This legislation showcases the political dynamics within the GOP and the broader implications for governance, judicial power, and social programs.