House Republicans aim to deliver President-elect Trump’s ambitious agenda, including extending the 2017 tax cuts, energy reforms, and stricter border policies, while grappling with internal divisions over adding to the federal deficit. The tax cuts alone could cost $4 trillion, sparking a debate between moderates and deficit-conscious conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is exploring reconciliation to bypass Senate filibusters but hasn’t committed to making the package deficit-neutral. Hardliners like Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) demand budget neutrality, warning they may oppose any package adding to federal debt, now exceeding $36 trillion.
Trump prefers a single bill for his priorities, but Senate Republicans suggest dividing it into two measures. Democrats oppose the plan, accusing the GOP of favoring the wealthy at the expense of lower-income Americans. The slim Republican majority and internal disagreements could complicate passage.
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