Congress has approved Donald Trump's substantial spending bill

Congress has approved Donald Trump's substantial spending bill following several days of discussion and postponement.


Summary
The United States Congress has successfully passed Donald Trump's extensive budget proposal.

The legislation underwent extensive debate in Congress for several days, with members from both the House and Senate working late into the night at the Capitol.

Previously, the final vote was postponed when Democratic Minority House Leader Hakeem Jeffries set a record by speaking for over eight hours on the House floor.

This comprehensive bill is vital to President Trump's agenda and has ignited significant debate. Below is an overview of its contents.

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson asserts that he has secured enough votes to pass the legislation.

Trump is eager for what he refers to as the "big beautiful bill" to be approved by Friday; however, it has faced delays in Congress due to concerns regarding its effects on the national debt and healthcare.

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