Trump’s sweeping legislative proposal, officially named the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” With a July 4 deadline looming, Republican lawmakers are scrambling to push the package through amid mounting political tension and policy hurdles.
🏛️ Inside Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
This massive reconciliation package is one of the most ambitious legislative efforts in years. It aims to:
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Make the 2017 Trump-era tax cuts permanent
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Inject billions into border security and infrastructure
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Roll back clean energy incentives
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Enact deep cuts to Medicaid and nutrition programs
The bill could reshape the federal government’s spending priorities for the next decade. But it’s not without controversy.
📉 Deficit Surge & Health Coverage Losses
According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the bill would increase the national deficit by an estimated $3.3 trillion over 10 years—$1 trillion more than the House version. Critics warn the bill’s deep cuts to Medicaid could strip up to 12 million Americans of their health coverage by 2034.
The Senate parliamentarian dealt a major blow to Republicans this week by ruling that certain Medicaid reforms do not qualify under reconciliation rules, forcing the GOP to find 60 votes instead of a simple majority for key provisions.
⚖️ Republican Division Threatens Passage
Despite holding 53 Senate seats, Republican leaders are facing resistance from within. Senators like Susan Collins, Josh Hawley, and Eric Schmitt have raised concerns over:
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Cuts to rural hospital funding
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Elimination of state and local tax (SALT) deductions
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Rollbacks of clean energy programs
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Immigration-related funding
Senate leadership is negotiating behind closed doors to amend the bill and hold defections to a maximum of three. Vice President JD Vance is on standby to cast a tie-breaking vote if needed.
🕒 What Happens Next
The Senate entered extended debate Sunday evening, with sources indicating it may last through the night and into Monday. A “vote-a-rama” is expected to begin in the early hours, where both parties can propose rapid-fire amendments.
This stage will test the GOP’s unity under immense political pressure, with Democrats planning to highlight unpopular provisions in real time to sway public opinion ahead of the 2026 midterms.
🔥 High Stakes for Trump & the GOP
For Donald Trump, this bill is more than policy—it’s legacy. Success would cement his second-term agenda and provide major wins ahead of July 4. Failure, however, could fracture GOP unity and embolden opposition ahead of the next election cycle.
