The Democratic Party thinks it has an opportunity to win back seats in the 2026 election from House Republicans who voted for the "big beautiful bill."

Extending tax cuts. The bill would extend most of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, which are set to expire Dec. 31, for all income groups. It continues current tax rates, with a top rate

States and rural health advocacy groups are sounding the alarm that Congress’ slashing of Medicaid will devastate already financially fragile rural hospitals. One analysis estimates more than 300 hospitals could be at risk of closing under the Republican measure to slash about $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over ten years.

Republican Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (TN) attempted to justify his support for the 2026 budget bill, which includes cuts to Medicaid, as ultimately benefiting his state. Speaking to CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Fleischmann said that if Republicans can "grow the economy" with President Donald Trump's tax cuts,

A Republican Congressman sold a Medicaid-related stock before voting for President Donald Trump 's massive tax and spending package, which affects Medicaid.

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday launched a final yes-or-no vote on President Donald Trump's massive tax-cut and spending bill after the chamber's top Democrat delayed action with a record-breaking speech that lasted more than eight hours.