Rightwing lawmakers, particularly from the Freedom Caucus, halted Donald Trump’s significant legislative proposal in the House, questioning the Republican capability to unite. Dubbed 'the one big, beautiful bill', it aimed to extend Trump's tax cuts, fund deportations of undocumented immigrants, and fulfill promises to abolish taxation on tips and overtime. However, proposed cuts to Medicaid and food assistance drew dissent from ultra-conservative members who found it inadequate. Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure to push legislation through by Memorial Day, with Trump urging GOP members to unite behind it.
This bill falls profoundly short. It does not do what we say it does, with respect to deficits, urged Texas representative Chip Roy.
The setback raises the stakes for the House speaker, Mike Johnson, who had set a goal of Memorial Day to get the legislation passed.
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