Breaking down Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and its impact on the deficit and national debt

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June 5, 2025 • 4 mins

The Republican tax cut and spending bill could add trillions to the already massive deficit. Lisa Desjardins breaks down what President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” means for the national debt. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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