House Greenlights Trump’s Controversial Domestic Policy Bill

In a contentious vote yesterday, the House of Representatives approved President Trump’s extensive domestic policy bill aimed at reinforcing his agenda through considerable tax cuts and significant reductions in social safety net programs. The final tally was 218 in favor and 214 against, with only two Republicans breaking party ranks to oppose the motion, while every Democrat voted against it. Representative Hakeem Jeffries criticized the legislation, labeling it as “an all-out assault on the health care of the people of the United States of America.”

This bill’s passage marks a pivotal victory for Trump and his Republican allies, yet it poses a significant political risk as midterms approach. Vulnerable Republican members will face intensified scrutiny over their yes votes on a plan perceived to undermine public welfare through sweeping benefit cuts.

Our White House correspondent Tyler Pager analyzed the situation, noting, “Trump’s grip on the Republican Party continues to appear strong despite the mixed feelings among lawmakers regarding various facets of the bill. Whether the cuts were perceived as too deep or not substantial enough, Trump employed both pressure and charm to ensure its passage by his self-imposed July 4 deadline.”

Looking ahead, Trump is poised to sign the bill shortly, a piece of legislation he has repeatedly emphasized as his “big, beautiful bill.”