Trump, major tax bill and House Freedom Caucus
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House committees have labored for months on the legislation, which exceeds 1,000 pages and is titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a nod to Trump himself.
With opposition from moderates and fiscal hawks in both the House and Senate, passing Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" is an uphill battle.
Trump warned the right flank of House Republicans not to touch Medicaid any further as tried to rally Republicans behind his "big, beautiful bill."
House Republicans have included in Trump's domestic policy bill a 5% tax on cash payments sent by non-citizens to family in their home countries.
The Senate bill allows tipped employees to deduct up to $25,000 from their taxes, but concerns arise as it moves to the House for consideration.
Trump said he could accept higher taxes on the rich – a reversal from his previous opposition. 'Republicans should probably not do it, but I’m OK if they do!!!'
Trump urges Republicans to pass a major tax bill, facing opposition from Democrats and concerns over increasing the national debt by $3.3 trillion.