14th & G One Big Beautiful Brawl: The Policy and Political Impact of President Trump and the GOP Congress's Major Tax Overhaul
Sep 11, 2025
Join Sage Eastman, a Republican tax politics expert with Capitol Hill experience, and Naveen Parmar, a Democratic tax lawyer, as they dissect the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, one of the largest tax reforms in U.S. history. They delve into its implications for families and businesses, the challenges of bipartisan negotiations, and its influence on the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Tune in for insights on how partisan dynamics shape tax policy and the potential for bipartisan cooperation amidst a highly polarized landscape.
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Bill Makes 2017 Cuts Permanent
- The One Big Beautiful Bill largely made many 2017 tax changes permanent while adding middle-class focused items.
- It blends corporate permanence with targeted benefits like no tax on tips and larger senior deductions.
Reconciliation Drives Big Partisan Bills
- Reconciliation is increasingly the route for big partisan laws when one party controls the government.
- That trend produces major, fast policy shifts tied to which party holds power.
Fast Process, Long Histories
- The rapid passage felt fast but many provisions had long legislative histories.
- Making long-lived extender items permanent reduced surprise despite a short timetable.