Despite narrow margins and internal dissent, former US President Donald Trump’s controversial ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ has passed through Congress and now awaits presidential approval.
The bill, pushed by Trump since his second term began, passed the US Congress by a single vote.
It authorizes massive funding US dollar 178 billion for measures targeting illegal immigration and expanding fossil fuel usage, while cutting budgets for health and safety.
Key climate change policies from the Biden era have been rolled back.
Military spending is also set to increase.
Environmentalists and lawmakers, including members of Trump’s own party,have raised serious concerns.
Analysts see the bill as a major political victory for Trump, but one with far-reaching consequences.