House Republicans scored a major legislative victory by narrowly passing President Trump’s multi-trillion-dollar tax and spending bill after overnight negotiations. Speaker Johnson announced the final vote—218 to 214. Supporters, like Rep. Rich McCormick, called it a result of compromise and “democracy at work.” Democrats strongly opposed the bill, citing cuts to Medicaid, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warning of serious consequences for vulnerable Americans. Meanwhile, pro-life lawmakers celebrated the temporary defunding of Planned Parenthood. Looking ahead, GOP leaders are eyeing a second reconciliation bill focused on entitlement reform.

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