House Passes GOP Budget Plan, Paving the Way for Trump’s Legislative Agenda

The House of Representatives adopted a sweeping budget blueprint on Tuesday, marking a major step toward advancing President Donald Trump’s policy agenda. The passage came after Speaker Mike Johnson secured support from GOP holdouts, but deep Republican divisions remain, potentially complicating the bill’s fate in the Senate.

What’s in the House GOP Budget Plan?

• Extends Trump-era tax cuts and includes additional tax reductions.
• Proposes steep spending cuts to government programs.
• Raises the debt limit for two years to avoid a fiscal crisis.
• Allocates new funding for border security and energy production.

Senate’s Budget Standoff

The Senate’s version of the budget focuses solely on national security and energy funding, delaying more controversial tax and spending measures for later negotiations.

What’s Next?

With House and Senate Republicans divided over key elements of the budget, passing a final package in both chambers will be a major test for GOP leadership. The budget battle underscores the ongoing struggle within the party as it seeks to enact Trump’s policy priorities in his second term.