The Republican-led House is pushing a tax bill to extend Trump-era cuts, but faces hurdles over debt concerns and internal party divisions. The bill's impact on the national debt and Medicaid cuts are central to the debate.

Mike Johnson wins his toughest battle yet – and shows he’s here to stay - ANALYSIS: The House speaker proves that no one can do it like him, writes John Bowden

Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a major win for President Donald Trump early Thursday morning, quashing a conservative rebellion and driving a deeply divided House GOP to pass a bill that many of them were still pushing fiercely to change.

There’s a major disconnect between the right-wing activist base and Republican mood in Congress that is adding fuel to the pressure cooker for the “one big, beautiful bill.” Browse through posts

Absurd’: Republicans challenge Johnson to overhaul Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ as it remains on knife edge - Conservative Republicans want to see Medicaid work requirements start earlier while Republ

At the center of the sweeping bill is trillions in tax cuts, which Republicans aim to partially offset through changes to safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP.

House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed Republican Rep. Andrew Gabarino for falling asleep during a crucial one for a GOP tax cut bill during a press conference this morning. Johnson said he would 'strangle' Gabarino.