Trump’s Megabill: Republicans Race Against Time Before House Vote
By - Mahi
The bill narrowly passed the Senate, and now House Republicans are moving fast to get it over the line. With their slim majority, they can’t afford to lose more than three votes.
Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the conservative Freedom Caucus, who want even bigger spending cuts before backing the bill.
Meanwhile, Trump is personally calling lawmakers from the White House, urging both conservatives and moderates to support the package.
The bill would extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, increase military and border funding, but cut programs like Medicaid, food stamps, and clean energy.
The Congressional Budget Office warns it could add $3.3 trillion to the national debt over 10 years—mainly due to lost revenue from tax cuts.
Some conservatives still aren’t sold. They say immigration measures are too weak and the spending cuts don’t go far enough. But Trump’s influence may turn the tide.
Conservative groups like Club for Growth support the bill, leaving GOP critics politically isolated. Many face pressure to fall in line.
Democrats have slammed the proposal, calling it a gift to the wealthy and a cruel blow to working families. The final House vote could happen any moment.