GOP Advances Trump Tax Bill Amid Medicaid Cuts Dispute

House Republicans narrowly advanced a Trump-backed tax and spending bill from the Budget Committee after conservative members voted 'present,' allowing it to move forward. The bill proposes major tax cut extensions and deep Medicaid reductions, with further GOP negotiations underway as hardliners demand more drastic Medicaid and green energy credit cuts. Speaker Mike Johnson and party leaders have promised revisions, including earlier Medicaid work requirements and an accelerated repeal of green energy tax credits. The legislation, which could add up to $4 trillion to the deficit, faces continued internal divisions and an uncertain Senate future. Democrats warn that millions may lose health coverage, while analyses indicate the benefits will mainly go to the wealthiest Americans. The GOP is racing to pass the bill by Memorial Day as the White House pushes for party unity.