Minutes after House Republicans gave Trump's Big, Beautiful bill final congressional passage, the messaging wars between the GOP and Democrats flared, ahead of 2026 midterm elections.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has determined the Senate bill would increase deficits by $3.3 trillion from 2025 to 2034.

WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives advanced President Donald Trump 's massive tax-cut and spending bill toward a final yes-or-no vote early on Thursday morning, appearing to overcome internal party divisions over its cost.

Republican lawmakers would provide funding for Pell Grants but tighten eligibility requirements. The House version raises the bar for how "full-time" studies are defined -- students would have to earn 30 credits per year to be eligible, for instance, rather than the current 24.

The House took a critical step toward approving their mammoth tax and spending package early Thursday morning by adopting a rule for the measure after tamping down a revolt.

Watch live coverage as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivers an extended "magic minute" speech as the GOP budget bill moves through the House.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has been talking for over 8 hours as Republicans prepare to vote on President Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill. Jeffries is set to break the record for the longest House leader’s speech,