House Passes Trump's Domestic Policy Bill in Tense Overnight Vote

WASHINGTON—In a dramatic overnight session, the House of Representatives narrowly passed President Trump's ambitious domestic policy bill early this morning. The final vote was 215-214, a razor-thin margin that highlighted the deep divisions within the Republican party. Speaker Mike Johnson, (R-La.), played a key role in shepherding the bill to passage, navigating internal disputes and securing enough Republican votes. "He repeatedly squashed small fires from various factions of the GOP," said a source familiar with the negotiations. Two Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie (Ky.) and Warren Davidson (Ohio), voted against the bill, aligning with the Democrats. Adding to the late-night drama, Speaker Johnson revealed that one member fell asleep during the proceedings. The bill includes controversial changes, such as increasing work requirements for Medicaid eligibility. These changes, along with others, are likely to face further scrutiny in the Senate. The Senate is expected to make its own significant changes to the bill, and any alterations will require House approval. This legislative battle is far from over.