Start Here Trump Applies Big Pressure on His Big Bill
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May 21, 2025 Jay O'Brien, ABC's Capitol Hill correspondent, delves into President Trump's high-stakes maneuvers on a massive budget and immigration bill. He discusses the challenging dynamics within Congress and the GOP's concerns over funding cuts. The conversation also touches on Trump's ambitious missile defense proposal, the 'Golden Dome,' and how this intersects with changing FDA regulations on COVID vaccine access. O'Brien highlights the complexities of achieving bipartisan support amidst the backdrop of national security and public health debates.
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Trump's Strategy: One Big Bill
- Trump uses a massive, multi-issue bill strategy to pass broad legislative proposals efficiently.
- This 'One Big Beautiful Bill' bundles government spending, tax, immigration, and military policies to secure Republican support.
Bill's Broad Policy Impact
- The bill includes extended tax cuts, $50 billion for a border wall, cuts to food stamps, Medicaid reductions, and defense spending.
- It also introduces MAGA savings accounts for parents, showcasing a wide policy sweep.
Golden Dome Missile Defense Plan
- The proposed Golden Dome missile defense is a costly, decades-long plan to defend the U.S. from all missile threats, including hypersonic missiles.
- Technology is not fully developed, but advances like SpaceX's cheaper satellite launches improve feasibility compared to Reagan-era plans.