Donald Trump, Tax Bill
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House GOP leaders worked through the weekend to win over a quartet of fiscal conservatives who voted last week to block Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.
The sweeping tax bill failed to clear a key hurdle, as hardline Republicans wanting deeper cuts blocked it, a rare congressional setback for Trump.
With opposition from moderates and fiscal hawks in both the House and Senate, passing Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" is an uphill battle.
Trump warned the right flank of House Republicans not to touch Medicaid any further as tried to rally Republicans behind his "big, beautiful bill."
House Republicans have included in Trump's domestic policy bill a 5% tax on cash payments sent by non-citizens to family in their home countries.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Cheers broke out early Wednesday as Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee signed off on the GOP tax breaks bill after a grueling round-the-clock session that pushed President Donald Trump’s package past overwhelming Democratic opposition.
The Senate bill allows tipped employees to deduct up to $25,000 from their taxes, but concerns arise as it moves to the House for consideration.
House Republicans on Monday outlined their plans for a far-reaching tax bill that would deliver on several of President Trump’s campaign pledges — for now.
Trump said he could accept higher taxes on the rich – a reversal from his previous opposition. 'Republicans should probably not do it, but I’m OK if they do!!!'