The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law but the political fallout remains to be seen, columnist Ron Faucheux writes.

Trump had pushed Congress to deliver the bill by July 4 — and they did. Trump signed it into law during a ceremony on Independence Day. The bill carries major implications nationwide and for North Carolina — not only politically, but also in terms of policy and its impact on people’s lives. My colleagues and I have broken down much of that.

He followed the playbook that had marked his life in business before politics. He focused on branding — labeling the legislation the “Big Beautiful Bill” — then relentlessly pushed to strong-arm it through Congress, solely on the votes of Republicans.

Multiple polls have underscored the negative impact the bill may have on Republicans, potentially putting their House and Senate majorities in jeopardy.

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