“Republicans in the US House of Representatives narrowly passed a multi-trillion dollar government spending bill on Tuesday, a major boost for President Donald Trump that advances his agenda.
“The 217-215 vote was seen as a key early test for Republican House speaker Mike Johnson, who cancelled an earlier vote as it appeared he did not have enough support.
“Several Republicans wanted more fiscal discipline from a budget that includes $4.5tn (£3.6tn) in tax cuts, funded partially by spending reductions but also by potentially increasing the US government’s substantial debt pile.”
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