Michigan families brace for impact as House prepares to vote on Big Beautiful Bill

The "big beautiful bill" nearing passage in the House has stirred debate over its financial impact on American families, particularly in metro Detroit. It renews tax cuts from former President Trump's term but offsets these with significant cuts to Medicaid, food aid, and clean energy funding, which Congresswoman Debbie Dingell warns could be catastrophic for seniors and those with medical issues. The Congressional Budget Office projects the bill will increase the national debt by $3.3 trillion over a decade. Michigan leaders, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, criticize the bill for prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthy at the expense of essential health and food assistance, with a House vote expected soon.