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U.S. House Narrowly Approves Trump-Backed Tax Cuts and Immigration Framework

The resolution extends key tax breaks, raises the debt ceiling, and sets a new course for immigration policy, reflecting stark partisan divides.

Overview

  • The House of Representatives approved a budget resolution by a narrow 216-214 vote, with nearly all Republicans supporting and no Democrats in favor.
  • The resolution extends and expands tax cuts from Donald Trump's first term, which were set to expire at the end of the year.
  • It includes a provision to raise the U.S. debt ceiling by $5 trillion to prevent a default, alongside $4 billion in proposed fiscal savings.
  • A new immigration policy framework was established as part of the resolution, aligning with broader enforcement measures under Trump's agenda.
  • Donald Trump celebrated the passage on Truth Social, calling it the largest tax cut in U.S. history and a milestone for his administration's goals.

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