President Trump's multi-trillion-dollar bill passed the House with few Republican defections, causing deep inter-party friction. Democrats opposed the bill, citing concerns over high costs and favoritism towards the wealthy.
Key Points
President Trump's historic tax cuts extended
New funding for border security and defense operations
Significant cuts in government spending
Pros
Advances Trump's agenda on taxes, immigration, energy, defense, and national debt
Includes funding for border security and defense operations
Cuts government spending by $1.5 trillion in various areas
Cons
Democrats accuse Republicans of favoring the wealthy over critical programs for working Americans
Disagreement over Medicaid and SNAP cuts, green energy subsidies, and other provisions