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Breaking down Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' and its impact

Season 2025 Episode 156 | 4m 57s

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.

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