House Passes Controversial Tax Bill Amid Bipartisan Criticism
The House has approved a tax bill that aligns with Trump's agenda, facing criticism from both parties over its implications for the deficit and social services.
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Overview
The House passed a 1,000-page tax bill that now moves to the Senate for consideration.
The bill extends Trump's 2017 tax cuts and includes new tax breaks while increasing defense and border security spending.
Critics, including Elon Musk and Chuck Schumer, argue the bill favors the wealthy and could worsen the federal deficit.
Senators are discussing potential adjustments to the bill, including making tax cuts permanent and revising state deduction caps.
The bill aims to raise the debt limit by $4 trillion, with warnings of a financial crisis if not passed by mid-July.
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