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House Speaker Johnson Navigates $1.5 Trillion Budget Turmoil

4/13/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana is basking in the glow of a hard-fought win, pushing a budget resolution through the House amid fierce GOP disagreements on spending cuts. With a staggering $1.5 trillion proposal at odds with the Senate's lower goals, the path ahead is fraught with uncertainty, especially with Trump's sway hanging in the balance as lawmakers strive for unity.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana is basking in the glow of a hard-fought win, pushing a budget resolution through the House amid fierce GOP disagreements on spending cuts. With a staggering $1.5 trillion proposal at odds with the Senate's lower goals, the path ahead is fraught with uncertainty, especially with Trump's sway hanging in the balance as lawmakers strive for unity.