House Passes ‘Big Brutal Bill’: Feed the Rich, Cage the Immigrants, Starve the Rest

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At sunrise Thursday, House Republicans narrowly passed what they hailed as “historic reform”—a sprawling 1,000-page package slashing Medicaid and food stamps to bankroll billionaire tax cuts, a $150 billion “Golden Dome,” and the largest expansion of immigrant detention in U.S. history.

The bill—nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill” by President Donald Trump and quietly rebranded the “Big Brutal Bill” by any person adversely affected by it—marks a new chapter in America’s race to see how fast the social safety net can be set on fire.

Under the plan, millions stand to lose health care and food assistance, while corporations and the ultra-rich enjoy a buffet of tax breaks. Meanwhile, $170 billion is set aside to transform border enforcement and detention into a government-subsidized mega-industry.

“Finally, America has its priorities straight,” Speaker Mike Johnson declared, standing beneath a rendering of the Golden Dome. “We’re feeding the winners, punishing the losers, and making everything shiny in between.”