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House passes GOP budget bill in key step for Trump agenda

The House of Representatives passed a resolution for a multi-trillion-dollar budget that includes President Donald Trump's priorities, with a 217-215 vote favoring Republicans and opposing Democrats.
Rep. Thomas Massie was the only member of his party to vote against the bill.
The resolution increases the debt limit by $4 trillion and aims for $2 trillion in spending cuts, despite concerns about cuts to federal programs.
House Speaker Mike Johnson noted the importance of delivering the 'America First' agenda and reached out for negotiations before the vote occurred.

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New York Magazine

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