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Speaker Johnson Faces GOP Divisions Over Budget Cuts

5/22/2025

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Johnson Faces Republican Rift

House Speaker Mike Johnson is grappling with a fractured Republican party as he attempts to rally support for a budget bill aligned with Trump’s agenda. Tensions rise as factions clash over proposed Medicaid cuts, with Senate Republicans, including Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, warning they will oppose the bill if these reductions persist.

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Trump Pushes Budget Unity

President Trump rallied House Republicans to come together and swiftly pass his ambitious budget bill, downplaying worries about Medicaid cuts. He pushed for a $30,000 limit on state and local tax deductions. However, his call for unity faces challenges, as rifts within the GOP persist, with some members ready to resist the proposal.

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Johnson Faces Republican Rift

House Speaker Mike Johnson is grappling with a fractured Republican party as he attempts to rally support for a budget bill aligned with Trump’s agenda. Tensions rise as factions clash over proposed Medicaid cuts, with Senate Republicans, including Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, warning they will oppose the bill if these reductions persist.

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