The article discusses the ongoing debates in Congress about a significant, contentious bill championed by President Trump. House Democratic leaders have strongly criticized the bill, arguing that it risks harming various groups, such as children, families, and veterans, while adding to the national debt. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers struggle to unify their approach, as Trump's political influence hangs in the balance. The bill's fate appears precarious, requiring a delicate balance among differing Republican factions, while establishing a critical moment for the president's legislative agenda in Congress.
"We believe it's one big, ugly bill that's going to hurt the American people," said House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York as he and his team testified before the committee.
Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., the chairman of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, said he did not believe the package could pass in a House vote, but "there is a pathway forward that we can see."
Trump had instructed the Republican majority to quit arguing and get it done, putting his own political influence on the line.
It's a make-or-break moment for the president and his party in Congress. They have invested much of their political capital during the crucial first few months of Trump's return to the White House on this legislation.
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