The sprawling tax and spending bill now headed for its final congressional vote contains a number of changes to government spending sought by President Donald Trump that will affect Minnesotans in new and likely profound ways.

The US Congress has passed Donald Trump's tax and spending legislation after a tense session in Capitol Hill. The president said his so-called "big, beautiful bill" would "turn this country into a rocket ship" but critics say it will leave millions without health coverage and benefit the wealthy at the cost of those on lower incomes.