- Republicans are promoting the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (dubbed the "Big Ugly Bill" by Democrats) for extending Trump-era tax breaks — many people saw modest tax gains, though the benefits skew toward higher incomes.
- The law tightens work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid, and millions have lost food aid or face losing health coverage, fueling controversy in many states.
- It also boosts Defense and Homeland Security funding, has driven a surge in immigration arrests, and is projected to add roughly $3.4 trillion to deficits over the next decade.
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