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Trump Signs Sweeping Budget Law in Fourth of July Ceremony

The White House ceremony concluded Congress’s narrow approval of the 869-page budget law offering sweeping tax cuts, sharp reductions to social programs, a projected $3.4 trillion debt rise.

Donald Trump à Des Moines, dans l'Iowa, le 3 juillet 2025
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Victoire majeure pour Donald Trump avec l'adoption par le Congrès de son vaste projet de loi budgétaire
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Overview

  • President Trump formally signed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on July 4 with fireworks and a B-2 bomber flyover at the White House.
  • The House approved the 869-page budget law 218–214 on July 3 after Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries’ record nine-hour delaying speech.
  • Major provisions extend large tax credits, eliminate taxes on tips and increase funding for defense and immigration enforcement.
  • To offset costs, the legislation enacts deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP and removes numerous renewable energy tax incentives.
  • The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill will add about $3.4 trillion to the federal debt by 2034.