POLITICS

Trump’s Big Plan: One Bill, Many Battles

Washington DC, USAMon Jan 06 2025
Donald Trump is teaming up with top Republicans in Congress to create a single, massive bill that includes all his major goals, like tougher immigration rules, tax cuts, and more military spending. This plan might cause big political fights because some Republicans don’t like it. The House has a very thin margin, which could make passing this bill tough. The House speaker, Mike Johnson, thinks this big bill is a good idea, even though some senators want two separate bills. Trump has been talking about this bill on social media, asking Congress to pass it quickly. This one big bill might face challenges because Democrats can question parts of it. The bill would likely include extra money for immigration control, extending Trump’s tax cuts, and changes to government agencies. The House has no tie-breaker for votes, and two House members might join Trump’s administration, making the majority even smaller. Trump’s second term starts soon after a win against Kamala Harris. He was president from 2017 to 2021 before losing to Joe Biden in 2020.

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    What are the potential political repercussions of using the reconciliation process for a bill that includes non-budgetary items?
    Why is Trump so insistent on a single bill—is there something he doesn’t want us to see in the details?
    Will the 'big, beautiful bill' strategy engender more partisan divide or foster bipartisan cooperation in Congress?

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