Oregon and Washington lawmakers condemn Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," calling it a "trash bill" that strips aid from millions to benefit billionaires.

The bill, designed to carry out Trump’s agenda on taxes, immigration and energy, could have several implications for Connecticut.

Defying opposition within his ranks, House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted late Wednesday that Republicans would march ahead on their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package after a lengthy White House meeting with GOP holdouts refusing to back the bill.

After Speaker Mike Johnson released a series of changes aimed at winning over holdouts, the House voted to open debate on the bill, paving the way for a final vote around dawn.

Key Points ・The Senate unanimously passed the “No Tax on Tips Act,” allowing workers to deduct up to $25,000 in reported cash tips starting in 2025. ・The bill applies to individuals earning $160,000 or less and includes a defined list of tip-eligible occupations.

Rep. Mike Lawler backed legislation that would quadruple the SALT deduction on federal taxes from $10,000 to $40,000.

President Donald Trump moved Tuesday to end the quarrelling among various GOP factions and move his domestic-policy megabill toward passage, telling House Republicans behind closed doors that they need to unite immediately behind the “big, beautiful bill” their leaders have assembled.