House Republicans advanced a funding bill necessary to maintain government operations past March 14, largely due to a pledge from Vice President J.D. Vance that Trump would unilaterally override the bill’s intentions. The proposed bill, which included increased defense spending and cuts to domestic programs, faced internal dissent from the House Freedom Caucus, illustrating the Republican caucus's growing struggles. Vance’s assurances about Trump's plans to cut federal funding without Congressional input signal a troubling trend towards undermining legislative authority and institutional legitimacy.
Vance assured Republican members that Trump would continue cutting federal funding with his Department of Government Efficiency initiative and pursue impoundment, effectively undermining Congressional authority.
Despite controlling the legislative branch, Republicans face tensions within and must rely on promises from Trump to bypass Congress, indicating a loss of institutional integrity.
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