Congress Approves Trump’s Sweeping Domestic Bill in Major Win for President

Republican legislators have delivered President Donald Trump his first significant legislative success of his second term, following intense lobbying by GOP leaders to unify a fragmented party around his expansive domestic policy. On Thursday, House Republicans sanctioned Trump’s considerable proposal involving tax reductions, federal spending cuts, and heightened funding for the Pentagon and border security, allowing the bill to progress to the White House for Trump’s endorsement after the Senate had acted earlier. This pivotal achievement arrives merely six months into Trump's second administration—a remarkably swift timeline that faced uncertainty until the final vote. Notably, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna remarked on Trump’s crucial role during the last moments of the House's efforts. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, both relative newcomers to leadership, played essential roles in persuading their members. Despite skepticism regarding potential deficits and cuts to Medicaid, the overarching appeal of border security, military enhancement, and tax reductions ultimately attracted support, paving the way for impending legislative victories.