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After days of Republican drama, the House on Thursday passed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill.

ICE will determine the duties assigned to the Marines.

Some of the biggest changes won't take place until after the midterm elections.

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Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton joined ABC News Live to react to the GOP megabill passing the House and heading to President Donald Trump’s desk.

The message came in a social media post from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt as the bill will now head to the president's desk for signing.

Thomas Massie and Brian Fitzpatrick were the sole GOP no votes.

The House on Thursday passed President Trump's major tax cut and spending bill in a 218 to 214 vote.

The bill passed in a 218-214 vote, with two Republicans opposing the measures

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reacted from the steps of Capitol Hill as the GOP spending bill passed the threshold to pass the House.

Kevin De Liban, who successfully sued to stop Arkansas’ Medicaid work requirements, discusses the possible impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending bill on the program.

Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender responds to concerns about Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill.

Jeffries delayed a final passage vote by speaking for 8 hours and 44 minutes.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries ended his record-breaking speech by quoting John Lewis and Martin Luther King Jr.

They warned Secretary Kristi Noem it would put U.S. national security at risk.

At 1:26 p.m., House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries broke the record for the longest House floor remarks in U.S. history, surpassing the previous mark set by Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy in 2021.

Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, says cuts to Medicaid will come by eliminating “able-bodied working adults” from the program.

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Selina Wang report on the Republican opposition to President Donald Trump’s megabill.

Trump worked the phones into the early morning to get his bill passed.

The decision to hear the cases follows a ruling by the Supreme Court's conservative majority last month upholding state bans on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.

The law was struck down on state constitutional grounds.

The justices will hear arguments in the cases in their next term.

In a passionate floor speech as the House drew near to a final vote, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted what he called President Donald Trump’s “big ugly bill.”

"The law couldn't be clearer," Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.

There are five emergency petitions involving the Trump administration.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis is joined by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) detailing Democrats’ plan to fight Trump’s megabill from passing in the House.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis is joined by Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) discussing where he stands on Trump’s megabill as Republicans try to secure enough votes to pass it in the House.

Former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joins ABC News’ Linsey Davis discussing the potential impact the pause in funding would have for after-school, student support and other programs.

The Los Angeles raids began last month and resulted in protests across the city.

That assessment is much more optimistic than the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog.

Trump has claimed they were 'devastated' by questions raised about Iran strike.

The political fallout within Republican ranks may create openings for Democrats.

Trump is expected to engage directly with lawmakers throughout the day.

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous breaks down what the “Big Beautiful Bill” could mean for people with student loans.

A key test vote is expected soon as Trump ramps up pressure on GOP.

Jared Wise was on trial when he was pardoned by President Donald Trump.

Chairman of the Miccosukee Business Council Talbert Cypress explained why Indigenous Americans and environmental groups are protesting the development of “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Republicans hope keeping the seat will help them maintain control of the Senate.

Expert says constitution bars deporting U.S. citizens to serve out sentences.

Trump also continued his attack on the Democrat, calling him a "nut job."

How a last-minute deal pushed Trump's megabill through the Senate.

Three Republicans came out against Medicaid cuts or spending.

After the Pasadena City Council election in Texas ended in a tie, a trusty coin flip was used to decide the winner.

President Donald Trump threatened New York state lawmaker Zohran Mamdani with arrest if the presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City mayor defies ICE.

Mark Bednar, a previous aide to former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, spoke to ABC News about what it took for the Senate to pass President Donald Trump’s megabill.

The LA City Council and Mayor Karen Bass are among the defendants.

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote on the bill in the Senate.

Marsha Espinosa, a former assistant secretary in public affairs with the Department of Homeland Security, discusses how the new detention center in the Florida Everglades will operate.

The president congratulated officials on how quickly it was put together.

The Senate voted 50-50 on President Donald Trump's megabill. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to pass the massive tax and immigration bill.