Speaker Mike Johnson appealed to Senator Lindsey Graham to allow the House to lead the legislative efforts for President Trump's comprehensive agenda, but Graham insisted on the Senate moving forward independently. Despite the House's proposal for $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, internal divisions linger, particularly regarding the extent of cuts to federal programs. Graham, a prominent Trump ally, aims to advance a budget plan that prioritizes military and border security spending. He is also set to propose an extension of the 2017 tax cuts, indicating a decisive Senate approach to fiscal policy.
I'm a huge fan, and nothing would please me more than one big, beautiful bill passing the House, but the Senate will press ahead with its own bill.
Senate Republicans had waited for weeks for their House colleagues to resolve their differences, but divisions over spending cuts remain strong.
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