Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Advances Amid GOP Infighting and Fiscal Concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s expansive tax and spending proposal, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” has cleared a significant hurdle in the House Rules Committee, setting the stage for a full House vote. However, the bill’s progression has been marred by internal Republican divisions and mounting concerns over its fiscal implications.

Bill Overview

The 1,100-page legislation aims to:

• Permanently extend the 2017 Trump-era tax cuts.

• Introduce new tax exemptions, including for tips and overtime pay.

• Increase defense and border security spending.

• Implement stricter Medicaid work requirements and reduce welfare program spending.

While supporters argue the bill will stimulate economic growth, the Congressional Budget Office estimates it could add over $2.5 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.

Internal GOP Disputes

The bill has exposed rifts within the Republican Party:

• The House Freedom Caucus, led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), demands deeper cuts to Medicaid and a rollback of clean energy initiatives.

• Moderate Republicans from high-tax states seek to lift the cap on state and local tax deductions, a move opposed by fiscal conservatives.

President Trump has been actively pressuring GOP holdouts, warning that any member opposing the bill would be “knocked out so fast.”

Next Steps

House Speaker Mike Johnson aims to pass the bill before Memorial Day, but with a slim 220-212 majority, Republican leadership must navigate the party’s internal divisions carefully. If passed, the bill will proceed to the Senate, where further revisions are anticipated.

As the legislative process unfolds, the bill’s impact on the national debt and social programs remains a focal point of debate, both within the Republican Party and across the political spectrum.