Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Passes House, Slashes Spending, Boosts Defense and Energy

House Republicans, after intense late-night negotiations, passed President Donald Trump’s sprawling 1,118-page ‘big, beautiful bill’ with a razor-thin 215-214 vote, marking a significant legislative win. The multitrillion-dollar package, a bold reflection of Trump’s agenda, tackles taxes, immigration, energy, defense, and the ballooning national debt—now over $36 trillion. It slashes federal spending by $1.5 trillion while raising the debt ceiling by $4 trillion, a compromise that appeased fiscal hawks and blue-state Republicans alike.

The bill delivers on campaign promises with flair: no taxes on tips, overtime pay, or car loan interest, alongside permanent 2017 tax cuts to prevent a 22% tax hike. It also tightens the screws on immigration, requiring Social Security numbers for tax credits and barring illegal immigrants from Obamacare and Medicare benefits. On energy, it unleashes domestic production, reinstating oil and gas leases and scrapping Biden-era green energy initiatives like EV mandates.

Reforms abound: $238 billion in deficit reduction comes via SNAP benefit changes, redirecting $56 billion to rural America. Defense gets a $143 billion boost, with funds for shipbuilding, border security, and Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense shield. Education reforms cap federal student aid and streamline loan plans, while Medicaid introduces work requirements and state cost-sharing.

Despite the victory lap, the bill’s passage wasn’t without drama. Two Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie and Warren Davidson, voted against it, and Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris opted for ‘present.’ Now, the Senate faces a July 4 deadline, where debates are sure to ignite. This bill, a testament to Trump’s dealmaking, could reshape America’s fiscal and social landscape—or spark a political firestorm.