Celebrating the Fourth of July weekend, President Trump praises ICE officers as 'heroic' for their dedication and service.
On Independence Day 2020, President Donald Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a far-reaching legislative package that encompasses significant changes in taxation, immigration enforcement, border security, and defense funding. The bill, which totals nearly 900 pages, has been hailed as a triumph by the administration, aiming to restore "American greatness" and provide "real relief" to the nation's families.
The bill's provisions in immigration and border security include a substantial investment of approximately $350 billion. This funding will be allocated towards:
1. The construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, with an allocation of $46 billion. 2. The establishment of 100,000 migrant detention facility beds, costing $45 billion, to support a large-scale deportation effort targeting about 1 million people per year. 3. The hiring of 10,000 new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, with $10,000 signing bonuses. 4. Additional Border Patrol officers to reinforce enforcement. 5. A new $10 billion fund for states that assist in federal immigration enforcement and deportation operations. 6. New fees imposed on immigrants, including those seeking asylum protections, to help finance these efforts.
In addition, the bill provides billions for military shipbuilding, munitions systems, servicemembers’ quality of life improvements, and the development of the Golden Dome missile defense system. The Pentagon will receive $25 billion for this project, and an additional $1 billion has been allocated specifically for border security through the Defense Department.
However, the bill also includes cuts to social programs such as Medicaid and food stamps, totalling $1.2 trillion. As a result, nearly 12 million more people are projected to lose health insurance under the law.
Meanwhile, the nation has been grappling with the aftermath of severe floods in Texas. As of Saturday morning, 27 people, including 18 adults and nine children, were reported dead due to the floods. The President described the destruction as "shocking" and expressed his condolences, while his team is reportedly helping the state in its response efforts.
In a separate event, the President signed the bill amidst a flyover by B2 bomber pilots who conducted recent airstrikes in Iran. The first lady also expressed her sentiments about the floods on her social media platform, while a performer sang The National Anthem before Trump spoke at the event.
The Associated Press contributed to the report about the floods in Texas, highlighting the ongoing search for more than 20 children who were at Camp Mystic, a summer camp, and remain unaccounted for.
In summary, the Big Beautiful Bill is a wide-ranging legislative package combining significant cuts to social programs with large investments in immigration enforcement, border security, and defense, reflecting the administration’s priorities at the time. The bill's impact on various aspects of American life will continue to unfold in the coming months.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Donald Trump, includes substantial funding for policy-and-legislation in immigration, border security, and defense, as well as cuts to social programs. This includes investing approximately $350 billion for the construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, hiring additional Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, and establishing migrant detention facility beds. However, the bill also cuts Medicaid and food stamps, potentially leaving 12 million more people without health insurance. Meanwhile, the nation is dealing with the aftermath of severe floods in Texas, resulting in the death of 27 people, including 18 adults and nine children.
