A Divided House Passes a Massive Tax Plan

The House of Representatives, controlled by Republicans, just passed a huge tax and spending bill. This bill is a big deal because it puts a lot of money into the military and border security. It also gives tax breaks to certain groups, like people who receive tips or have car loans. This bill is part of President Trump's plan to keep his campaign promises. It will add a lot of debt to the country. The bill passed by just one vote, with all Democrats and two Republicans voting against it. The bill has a lot of changes. It extends tax cuts from 2017 and gets rid of some green energy incentives. It also makes it harder for people to get health and food programs. The bill also funds Trump's plan to increase border security and deport more people. This bill passed even though there are concerns about the country's debt. The debt is already really high, and this bill will make it even higher. The bill passed after a long debate that lasted two nights. The House had to work hard to get it passed. The bill now goes to the Senate, where it might change before it becomes law. The Senate has a majority of Republicans, but they might make changes to the bill. The Senate is not expected to vote on the bill until June. The bill has a lot of critics. Some people say it will help the rich more than the poor. The bill will reduce income for the poorest people and increase income for the richest people. Democrats have criticized the bill, saying it is a scam that helps the wealthy. The bill also has a plan to raise the debt ceiling. This is something Congress has to do to avoid a default. The House speaker, Mike Johnson, had to work hard to get the bill passed. He made changes to the bill to please both the conservative and centrist Republicans. The bill includes new work requirements for Medicaid recipients and a deduction break for state and local tax payments. The bill is not perfect, but it is a step towards keeping Trump's campaign promises. It will be interesting to see what changes the Senate makes to the bill.