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Congressional Republicans have achieved a significant legislative win with the passage of a sweeping tax and spending package, which President Donald Trump signed into law during a high-profile Independence Day event at the White House. According to Politico, this new law, often characterized as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” extends Trump’s signature 2017 tax cuts, adds further tax breaks including exemptions for tips and overtime, increases national defense funding by $150 billion, and allocates more resources to border security and domestic energy production. The law also introduces new work requirements for Medicaid and implements substantial cuts—totaling $1.2 trillion—to Medicaid and food stamp programs. Congressional Democrats have sharply criticized the bill, contending it will strip nearly 12 million people of their health coverage and disproportionately benefit the wealthy at the expense of lower-income Americans.

The bill’s passage required intense, last-minute negotiations in Congress as Republican leaders faced internal dissent and unified Democratic opposition. Ultimately, it passed the House by a narrow margin, with just two Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania—joining Democrats in voting against it. In the Senate, the vote was even tighter, passing by a single vote after North Carolina Republican Thom Tillis, who opposed the bill, announced he would not seek reelection due to conflicts with Trump. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the legislation will add approximately $3.3 trillion to the national deficit over the next decade.

At the White House, President Trump used the July 4th signing ceremony to celebrate both the legislative victory and recent military actions, specifically referencing the U.S. bombing campaign against Iran’s nuclear program. Trump presented the bill as evidence of promises kept and declared that “America’s winning, winning, winning like never before.” The festivities featured patriotic displays and musical performances, as well as appearances by prominent administration officials.

Trump has also remained active on the diplomatic front. During recent remarks at Joint Base Andrews, he confirmed ongoing discussions aimed at expanding the Abraham Accords, suggesting increased diplomatic momentum in the wake of U.S. military actions in Iran. He expressed satisfaction with briefings from the FBI and Attorney General Pam Bondi on the anniversary of last year’s assassination attempt against him, stating that recent security updates have left him reassured.

Meanwhile, the Republican National Committee is rallying behind the new legislation as a major policy achievement for the party, signaling unity around Trump’s leadership as the GOP looks ahead to the next election cycle. However, internal party strains remain visible, particularly regarding those Republicans who voted against the bill and now face pressure from Trump’s political apparatus. The RNC has also begun stepping up its outreach and fundraising efforts, leveraging the legislative victory to galvanize its base.

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