US EditionTrump's big tax and policy bill stalls as GOP conservatives push for changes
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on May 21, 2025, that divisions among Republican lawmakers in Washington could postpone the scheduled vote on President Trump's multitrillion-dollar tax cut and spending legislation.
- The delay results from conservative Republicans disagreeing on spending cuts and concerns about adding to the $36 trillion national debt while seeking to secure support.
- The sprawling, 1,000-plus-page bill extends 2017 tax breaks, introduces new campaign promises, cuts Medicaid and SNAP spending, and includes $350 billion for defense and border security.
- The Congressional Budget Office projects the bill would increase the deficit by $3.8 trillion over 10 years, reduce health coverage for 8.6 million, and shift benefits to wealthier households.
- If passed, the bill faces strong Senate challenges and partisan opposition, marking a crucial moment for Trump and GOP unity amid criticism over social program cuts and rising debt.
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The Latest: Johnson attempts to advance Trump’s massive tax break bill
Despite risks that President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package could stall due to conservative holdouts, House Speaker Mike Johnson and his GOP leadership team appeared confident that they will be able to stick to their schedule and shore up…
Freedom Caucus Tells Johnson To Pound Sand Over ‘Arbitrary Deadline’ To Pass Trump’s Agenda
by Adam Pack at CDN - Conservative GOP lawmakers in the House Freedom Caucus (HFC) are seeking to delay a House-wide vote on President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill,” arguing that negotiations are still ongoing to finalize key portions of the bill despite “progress” over the past 24 hours. HFC leadership suggested Wednesday, following a meeting with House Speaker Mike … Click to read the rest HERE-> Freedom Caucus Tells Johnson To Poun…
Giant tax and spending bill in U.S. House remains snagged by GOP disputes • Florida Phoenix
President Donald Trump arrives with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., for a House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Republicans who have yet to rally behind the party’s “big, beautiful bill” huddled in the speaker’s office Tuesday as different factions tried to hash out agreement on taxes, Medicaid and a few other outstanding issues.…
Trump is 'done with whining' Republicans: reporter
President Donald Trump summoned Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and members of the House Freedom Caucus "for a scolding," MSNBC host Katy Tur reported Wednesday. One reporter noted that the president might be losing his patience with the lawmakers. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles revealed that there are still over 500 amendments to the House budget bill that must be voted on before the vote on the full bill. Nobles said that some ame…
Republicans Head to the White House as Trump's Tax Plan Faces Problems
By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, LEAH ASKARINAM and JOEY CAPPELLETTI WASHINGTON (AP) — With President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax cut package at risk of stalling, House Speaker Mike Johnson and conservative Republicans are heading to the White House Wednesday for last-ditch talks to salvage the “big, beautiful bill.” Johnson, R-La., had hoped to vote Wednesday on the more than 1,000-page bill after it went through an all-night committ…
House Freedom Caucus Members to Meet With Trump to Reach Deal on Megabill
Members of the House Freedom Caucus will meet President Donald Trump at 3 p.m. on May 21 to attempt finalization of the Republican megabill, which fiscal conservatives have slowed over objections to spending levels. The meeting is at the president’s request, according to the caucus’s chairman, Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.), and came a day after the chief executive met with House Republicans urging action on the bill. The sit-down comes as members of …
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