Congress is set to advance President Trump's extensive domestic policy agenda, creating a comprehensive bill encompassing tax cuts, Pentagon funding increases, and expanded border security. Despite Republican control over Congress, intra-party disputes present obstacles in achieving consensus on the budget framework. Utilizing reconciliation allows bypassing typical legislative hurdles in the Senate, yet the tight margins necessitate unity among GOP members. As committees prepare proposals, the goal remains ambitious, with a target date set for Memorial Day, though achieving it may prove difficult given existing divisions within the party.
"They have a very slim majority," said Josh Chafetz, law professor at Georgetown University. "Can they actually keep the entire conference together in both chambers?"
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., set a goal of getting the legislation to Trump's desk by Memorial Day, an ambitious timeline that may well fall by the wayside.
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