House passes major policy bill in win for Trump’s agenda
NBC News·2025-07-04 00:30

Government Spending Bill Overview - The House passed a multi-trillion dollar spending bill to fund campaign promises, including tax cuts, military spending, and mass deportations [1] - The bill is partially funded by cuts to food aid, clean energy funding, and Medicaid [1] Political Dynamics - The bill passed largely on party lines, with only two Republicans voting against it [2] - House conservatives initially resisted the bill due to Senate changes but eventually relented [3] - Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, strongly opposed the bill, particularly its changes to social safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP [5] Key Provisions and Priorities - The bill includes eliminating taxes on tips and overtime [6] - It overhauls social safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP, potentially impacting millions of Americans [5] Presidential Action - President Trump celebrated the bill's passage and is expected to sign it in a ceremony on July 4th [2][6]