Republican Tax Bill Faces Crucial Vote Amid Internal Disputes | JQJO

House Republicans face a critical vote Friday on their sweeping 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' a package of tax cuts and spending reductions. Conservatives threaten to block the bill unless deeper cuts to programs like Medicaid are included, while lawmakers from high-tax states demand increased SALT deductions. The bill's passage hinges on a slim Republican majority, with internal disagreements potentially derailing the legislation before it reaches the full House for a vote next week. The bill includes tax breaks, increased defense spending, and work requirements for some social programs, offsetting some costs by repealing green energy tax credits and raising the debt ceiling.