North Carolina, Big Beautiful Bill
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Officials warn that sweeping federal cuts to Medicaid, food aid and clean energy programs could unravel key safety nets across the state.
Gov. Josh Stein said the bill could result in more than 500,000 people in NC losing health coverage and leave 1.4 million unable to afford food.
After passing the House on Thursday, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” — President Donald Trump’s signature legislation — is now on its way to Trump’s desk for signing. It could be signed into law by Friday,
Blood is on the hands of the people who voted for the big bill,” said Leslie Boyd, one of about 100 people who participated in the protest.
The massive tax and budget bill President Trump signed into law this month could prove a major challenge for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections — but probably not in the places that will be hurt the most by it.
A tariff provision of the "big, beautiful bill" spurred an expensive lobbying battle between special interests in the tobacco industry.
Three Republican Senators joined Democrats in voting against President Donald Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” on Tuesday.
The North Carolina Republican spoke against U.S. President Donald Trump's bill and said he would not seek reelection when his term ends.