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House Passes Controversial ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ With Slim 215-214 Vote

Passed in the late hours on Friday, the enormous bill passed by the U.S. House between the narrow margin of 215-214-minute departure on...

Supporters argue it fulfills pledges to cut taxes and promote growth, whereas the critics say it mainly aids the wealthy at the expense of poor families. At the same time, the bill met with opposition from two Republican lawmen from Ohio and Kentucky: Warren Davidson and Thomas Massie, leading almost immediately to calls for their ouster from the faithful in their party. The White House has resisted pledging whether the President will sign the bill or veto it in its present form, with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stating to the press, “We’ll review the final version that emerges from Congress,” thus setting the stage for a potential intense veto showdown if the Senate passes a largely similar bill.

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