Legislative Action & Political Landscape - The House passed President Trump's spending bill with a vote of 218 to 214 [1] - Only two Republicans voted against the bill: Thomas Massie (conservative) and Brian Fitzpatrick (moderate) [3][4] - The bill will now go to President Trump for signature, potentially with a signing ceremony on July 4th [2] - Democrats are planning to make the bill a major issue in the 2026 midterms, with attack ads already being prepared [7][8] Key Components of the Spending Bill - Includes an extension of the 2017 tax cuts [6] - Introduces new priorities such as no tax on tips and overtime [6] - Allocates additional funding for border security, including building the border wall and hiring new ICE agents [6] - Implements cuts to social safety net programs like Medicaid and food stamps [7] Potential Impact & GOP Strategy - GOP leadership is confident they can effectively message the bill and increase its popularity among Americans [8] - Republicans need to prepare for potential political fallout, particularly regarding Medicaid cuts [5]
BREAKING: House passes President Trump's megabill
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