House Republicans Advance Trump's $6 Trillion Budget Bill Amid Medicaid Cuts Debate

House Republicans have advanced the 2026 federal budget bill known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” named after President Donald Trump, despite internal divisions and ongoing negotiations over key provisions. The bill, which includes around $625 billion in cuts to Medicaid that could result in millions losing coverage, passed the House Budget Committee along party lines after initial resistance from hardline conservatives seeking deeper cuts. There remains significant uncertainty about the final content of the bill, especially regarding Medicaid work requirements, the state and local tax deduction cap, and the repeal of green energy incentives. Some Republicans who supported moving the bill forward expressed continued concerns and pushed for further reforms before final passage. Speaker Mike Johnson aims for a House vote by the end of the week, but the narrow Republican majority means the bill could face defections that threaten its passage. Democrats strongly oppose the bill, criticizing it for cutting healthcare coverage while maintaining tax breaks for the wealthy.