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Tuesday, Jul 1 2025

Senate Passes Trump's Megabill With Medicaid Cuts, Other Health Provisions

The massive tax and immigration bill passed the Senate Tuesday by a 51-50 vote, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tiebreaker. The legislation, which must go back to the House, offsets some of the new spending with measures that aim to cut back on Medicaid and food assistance for the poor.
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