Trump's "big, beautiful bill" faces a major test today as House committees iron out details

Washington — Three key House committees that have jurisdiction over the most contentious parts of a major budget package aimed at addressing President Trump's defense, energy and tax priorities plan to meet Tuesday to move forward on their portions of the bill, as Republican leaders push to have it on the floor by next week. 

The Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Agriculture committees are scheduled to meet Tuesday on their proposals that include changes to Medicaid and food stamps to help pay for tax cuts. But major divisions among Republicans remain on several issues, including how to overhaul Medicaid and a tax deduction expiring in December. 

Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee, who were responsible for finding at least $880 billion in spending cuts, released the long-awaited details of their plan Sunday. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office recently calculated that achieving those savings would not be possible without cuts to Medicaid. Democrats have hammered Republicans on the issue, while Republicans have vowed to protect the benefits of eligible recipients.