The provided sources offer an extensive overview of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA), a significant budget reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and subsequently by the Senate in 2025. The legislation aims to permanently extend the individual tax rates from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, introduce new tax deductions for tips and auto loan interest, and phase out clean energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act. Additionally, the bill includes substantial allocations for defense spending and border security, including funds for a border wall and increased deportation capacity. While supporters, including former President Trump, laud its tax cuts and alignment with his campaign promises, critics, such as Elon Musk and Senator Rand Paul, express significant concerns over its projected trillions of dollars added to the national debt, potential cuts to essential health services, and adverse effects on higher education accessibility and clean energy initiatives.

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