Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:29am on 26 Feb 2025,Wednesday International
Republicans in the US House of Representatives narrowly passed a multi-trillion dollar government spending bill on a 217-215 vote, advancing President Trump's 2025 agenda. The bill, which includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and increased military and immigration enforcement spending, was a key test for Speaker Mike Johnson, who managed to secure support after delays. Despite opposition from some Republicans, like Thomas Massie, the bill passed along party lines. Democrats criticized it as a tax cut for the wealthy, jeopardizing Medicaid for low-income families. The bill now heads to the Senate for reconciliation, with Trump’s endorsement intensifying pressure on lawmakers.
