Congress Passes Narrowly Trump’s Major Domestic Bill

President Donald Trump celebrated a narrow congressional victory with the passage of his sweeping domestic policy bill, hailed by him as the "big, beautiful bill," marking a significant legislative achievement early in his second term. The bill, which passed the House by a 218-214 vote and was already approved by the Senate, includes extensive tax cuts, increased military spending, stricter immigration enforcement, and major reductions in federal welfare and Medicaid programs. Despite opposition from some Republican conservatives, notably Reps. Thomas Massie and Brian Fitzpatrick, strong efforts by Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and Vice President JD Vance secured the bill's passage, with Vance casting the tie-breaking Senate vote. The legislation is expected to be signed by Trump on July 4, symbolically linking it to American Independence Day and the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. Democrats strongly opposed the bill, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries staging a historic nearly nine-hour speech to delay the vote. The bill has sparked concern over its impact on national debt, social safety nets, clean energy, and migration policies, yet Trump framed it as a foundational step toward a "new golden age" for America.