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Republican Divisions Stall Trump's Multi-Trillion Budget Plan

2/10/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is hitting the brakes on a crucial Budget Committee markup as deep divisions within the Republican Party threaten a multi-trillion-dollar reconciliation package tied to President Trump's vision. This ambitious plan seeks to bolster border security, ramp up military funding, and prolong tax cuts, yet struggles to unite the GOP while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is hitting the brakes on a crucial Budget Committee markup as deep divisions within the Republican Party threaten a multi-trillion-dollar reconciliation package tied to President Trump's vision. This ambitious plan seeks to bolster border security, ramp up military funding, and prolong tax cuts, yet struggles to unite the GOP while maintaining fiscal responsibility.