Trump, tax bill and how big and beautiful
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The Republican-led House narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill late early Thursday morning, sending the package to the Senate where it is likely to be revised.
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The decidedly unsexy bond market is usually pretty quiet. But when they want to, bond investors can send a loud, clear message to Washington. They did just that Wednesday and Thursday.
🇺🇸The One, Big, Beautiful Bill "is arguably the most significant piece of Legislation that will ever be signed in the History of our Country!" Great job by Speaker Mike Johnson, and the House Leadership, and thank you to every Republican who voted YES on this Historic Bill!" pic.twitter.com/4e22PHtlxl
Republicans are touting House passage of a megabill to fund Trump’s agenda as a win for Americans. Democrats slam it as benefiting the rich and hurting low-income people.
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The "big, beautiful bill" passed by House Republicans includes hundreds of billions in cuts to SNAP, more stringent work requirements and more costs to states.