President Trump celebrated the Fourth of July with a White House military jet flyover and by signing his massive, controversial budget bill into law. The legislation narrowly passed the House on Thursday, 218-214, with two Republicans opposing it.
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- President Trump signed a major budget bill into law at a White House ceremony.
- The bill extends 2017 tax cuts, removes taxes on tips and overtime, and increases defense and border security spending. 34s
- Republicans offset costs by cutting social programs, including Medicaid and SNAP. 49s
- The Congressional Budget Office estimates the law will add over three trillion dollars to the deficit. 59s
- President Trump spoke with Ukraine's president after a major Russian attack, agreeing to work together on air defense. 1m 27s