President Donald Trump has secured a powerful legislative win as House Republicans narrowly passed his broad tax-cut and spending plan by a vote of 218–214. The bill, which cements permanent extensions to the 2017 tax cuts, underscores Trump’s growing dominance over Capitol Hill in his second term. Trump hailed the outcome as a “big, beautiful win”, reinforcing his influence over a divided Republican Party and reflecting his ability to push through bold fiscal reforms even amid sharp criticism. The legislation includes key provisions that benefit business owners and middle-income earners, but also raises long-term concerns about deficits and spending trade-offs. It increases military and immigration enforcement budgets while cutting future spending on several domestic programs. Critics, including Democrats and some...