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Trump's Budget Plan Faces GOP Showdown Over Cuts

4/4/2025

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President Trump's budget plan is in jeopardy as House Republicans clash over its direction. Conservatives push for significant cuts, while moderates advocate for more modest reductions. Speaker Johnson faces the daunting task of uniting a divided GOP, with Trump rallying for support. The fate of the budget vote hangs in the balance amid these tensions.

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President Trump's budget plan is in jeopardy as House Republicans clash over its direction. Conservatives push for significant cuts, while moderates advocate for more modest reductions. Speaker Johnson faces the daunting task of uniting a divided GOP, with Trump rallying for support. The fate of the budget vote hangs in the balance amid these tensions.