House Gridlocked Over Trump’s Megabill as GOP Struggles to Rally Support
The Megabill: What’s At Stake
The proposed legislation—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” by Trump—represents a sweeping overhaul of U.S. economic policy. It includes:
Major tax cuts for individuals and businesses
Massive funding for immigration enforcement and border infrastructure
Repeal of select green energy subsidies from the Biden era
Increased work requirements for Medicaid recipients
Trillions in projected additions to the national debt over a decade
It’s a political litmus test for Trump’s hold over the GOP, and a defining moment for the future of Republican unity.
GOP Paralysis: Delays and Division
The procedural vote needed to advance the bill was stalled for hours, with one vote held open for more than seven hours—marking the lon...