House Republicans Delay Trump Tax-Spending Bill Amid Conservative Opposition

House Republicans are facing significant internal opposition as they attempt to advance President Donald Trump's large tax and spending package, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." The 1,116-page bill, which includes tax cuts, Medicaid and SNAP cuts, work requirements, increased defense and deportation funding, and a $4 trillion debt ceiling increase, is encountering resistance from conservative members demanding deeper spending cuts and immediate work requirements, as well as from Republicans in high-tax states seeking expanded SALT deductions. Speaker Mike Johnson remains confident the bill will promote economic stability if passed, but key conservatives like Rep. Ralph Norman and Rep. Chip Roy have threatened to oppose it, citing concerns over deficit spending and insufficient cuts. The bill faces a crucial vote in the House Budget Committee, a critical step before it reaches the full House floor, with some Republicans warning that failure to pass could derail the legislation. Additionally, Republicans from blue states have pushed for further increases in the SALT deduction cap, creating further hurdles. The outcome of this intra-party struggle will determine whether the bill advances amid the GOP’s razor-thin majority.