House works into the night as Republicans push ahead on Trump’s big bill

House Republicans are engaged in marathon overnight hearings to advance President Trump's significant legislative package, which includes substantial tax breaks totaling over $5 trillion. The bill also proposes significant reductions to programs like Medicaid, food stamps, and green energy initiatives aimed at combating climate change. Tensions are high as Democrats fiercely debate the proposed cuts, with protesters disrupting committee meetings. Republicans are pushing to extend and enhance 2017 tax cuts, incorporating Trump's 2024 campaign promises for tax exemptions on tips, Social Security income, and car loan interest. The package aims for a larger standard deduction, an increased Child Tax Credit, and a potentially higher cap on state and local tax deductions. These tax cuts are partially offset by $1.9 trillion in savings from rolling back green energy tax credits, with additional billions from safety net cuts. The bill also allocates $350 billion for Trump's mass deportation plans and funding for the Pentagon. Republicans are seeking to balance lost tax revenue by scaling back federal spending, proposing nearly $800 billion in cuts to Medicaid and $290 billion to SNAP. A provision allowing the administration to revoke tax-exempt status of groups supporting terrorists has raised concerns among civil society organizations. Democrats accuse Republicans of pushing a "tax scam" that benefits the wealthy at the expense of essential programs. Speaker Mike Johnson aims to pass the package through the House by Memorial Day, facing resistance from within his own party and from Democrats who are using procedural tools to slow the process. The Congressional Budget Office estimates millions could lose health insurance due to Medicaid cuts and changes to the Affordable Care Act, with new work requirements proposed for aid recipients. Republicans argue these changes aim to improve the Medicaid program's efficiency. The bill also includes a $4 trillion boost to the national debt limit, necessary to avoid a debt default. Lawmakers are racing against a July 4 deadline to send the package to Trump's desk.