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It was supposed to be Trump’s big legislative achievement. It could be a weapon for Democrats to win in the midterms
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 12, 2026
· 11 min read
By David Wright, Tami Luhby, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding on July Fourth with a speech touting a roaring stock market, urging election reforms, and hailing military interventions in Venezuela and Iran.
But another anniversary went c...
Key takeaway Tom Barrett, a Republican seeking reelection in Michigan’s 7th District.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The controversy surrounding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has significant implications for El Paso , where many residents rely on Medicaid and other safety-net programs. The law's cuts to Medicaid spending and changes to eligibility requirements could disproportionately affect the city's low-income and Hispanic populations. El Paso's congressional representatives will likely face tough questions from constituents about their stance on the law and its impact on local healthcare. As the midterm elections approach, the OBBBA could become a key issue in El Paso's own competitive races, with Democrats seizing on the law's unpopularity to challenge Republican incumbents. The city's voters will be watching closely to see how their representatives respond to the law's fallout, particularly in regards to the federal work requirement for Medicaid, which could affect many El Pasoans who rely on the program for healthcare.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 11 min
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What is this story about? By David Wright, Tami Luhby, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding on July Fourth with a speech touting a roaring stock market, urging election reforms, and hailing military interventions in Venezuela and Iran.
But another anniversary went c...
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