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20-05-2025
House Republicans are working overnight in the Rules Committee to advance President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy and budget bill ahead of a floor vote, though key disputes remain. A preliminary CBO analysis estimates the package would increase the deficit by $3.8 trillion from 2026–2034, cut Medicaid by $698 billion, and reduce SNAP by $267 billion, with more changes expected in both chambers. Trump met House Republicans on Capitol Hill and voiced confidence, while promoting his “Golden Dome” missile defense timeline that contradicts military assessments. Negotiations continue over raising the state and local tax (SALT) deduction—potentially to $40,000 for earners under $500,000—drawing conservative resistance. Cabinet secretaries defended proposed cuts, including HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who clashed with a Democrat over NIH cancer trial impacts. A Marquette poll shows Trump’s overall approval at 46%, but weaker marks on the economy and inflation, despite majority approval on border security. Separately, James Comey removed a contentious “86 47” Instagram post after backlash; Apple’s Tim Cook met Trump at the White House amid tensions over Apple’s manufacturing; and a legal filing alleges the administration deported migrants to South Sudan in violation of a court order.
Entities: Donald Trump, House Republicans, CBO, Medicaid, SALT deduction • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-05-2025
CNN reports that President Trump’s second-term agenda faces a major legislative roadblock despite unified GOP control. After relying heavily on executive actions, Trump is pushing a sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” to tighten border security, extend and expand tax cuts (including eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security), and spur growth amid economic uncertainty and a recent Moody’s downgrade. However, Republicans remain divided: House Freedom Caucus members demand deeper spending cuts, especially to Medicaid, while moderates resist cuts to social programs and some seek SALT relief. With a razor-thin House margin and no Democratic support, Speaker Mike Johnson lacks the votes, and any shifts risk losing another faction. Trump used pressure tactics on holdouts but also warned Republicans not to “mess with” Medicaid. Even if the bill passes the House, the Senate is expected to force major changes, prolonging negotiations. The standoff underscores the limits of Trump’s executive-first approach and the challenge of securing a durable legislative legacy.
Entities: Donald Trump, House Freedom Caucus, Mike Johnson, Medicaid, Moody’s • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze
20-05-2025
President Trump pressured House Republicans to back a sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” advancing his domestic agenda, framing support as a loyalty test. The bill would extend 2017 tax cuts, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, boost military and immigration spending, and offset costs with cuts to Medicaid, food stamps, education, and clean energy subsidies. Internal GOP rifts persist: conservatives want deeper Medicaid changes and broader cuts, while moderates from high-tax states demand larger state and local tax (SALT) deductions. Trump warned against cutting Medicaid beyond “waste, fraud and abuse” and told members to stop pressing for more on SALT, positions that angered some conservatives. Speaker Mike Johnson reported progress after negotiations and moved to advance the bill through the Rules Committee, but key holdouts remained. The C.B.O. projects the plan would leave about 10 million more Americans uninsured.
Entities: Donald Trump, House Republicans, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Mike Johnson, SALT deduction • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
