Will Republicans Start All Over on the Budget?
Briefly

The recent turmoil among House Republicans regarding President Trump's budget-reconciliation bill was predictable given the small GOP majority and various factions' interests. Initially blocked by the Freedom Caucus, the bill was revived after minor concessions were made. However, Senate Republicans are considering a different approach, advocating for a breakup of Trump's comprehensive bill into smaller, more manageable pieces. This move aims to circumvent potential pitfalls and pass essential elements of Trump's agenda more easily before the legislative deadline, presenting a pragmatic alternative to the current standoff.
House Republicans are facing a predictable setback over Trump’s budget-reconciliation bill, but minor concessions have allowed it to advance after initial resistance.
The tiny GOP margin and the breadth of Trump’s agenda give factions leverage, but rebels are likely to cave under pressure to avoid derailing the legislative agenda.
Senate Republicans are considering splitting Trump’s comprehensive bill into smaller, more manageable pieces, diverging from Trump’s earlier strategy to pursue a single legislation.
By breaking the bill into chunks, Senate Republicans aim to pass less controversial measures more easily, emphasizing practicality over Trump's original strategy.
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