Trump Signs “One Big Beautiful Bill” into Law in Major Legislative Win
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law on Friday, securing a significant legislative achievement during a White House ceremony held on the South Lawn amid Independence Day celebrations. The event featured military flyovers, including aircraft used in recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, and drew a crowd of supporters, lawmakers, military families, and staff.
Trump praised the bill for benefiting diverse groups across the nation, including the military and working-class Americans. He thanked House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune for navigating the bill through Congress.
The legislation—considered the cornerstone of Trump’s second-term agenda—passed narrowly in the House by a 218–214 vote. It enshrines permanent tax cuts from 2017, mandates sweeping federal spending cuts, and authorizes a $350 billion border and national security package.
Key measures include:
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$46 billion for expansion of the U.S.-Mexico border wall
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$45 billion for 100,000 migrant detention beds
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Hiring of 10,000 new ICE officers, each with a $10,000 signing bonus
While Republicans argue the bill will stimulate economic growth, independent projections estimate it could increase the national debt by over $3 trillion and leave millions without health insurance. Only two Republicans opposed the bill, while all 212 Democrats voted against it.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the legislation in an 8-hour, 46-minute floor speech, calling it a giveaway to the wealthy at the cost of vulnerable Americans.
