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House GOP Faces Budget Showdown Amid Conservative Dissent

Speaker Mike Johnson attempts to unify House Republicans on a budget resolution, but hard-liners express concerns over proposed spending cuts.

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Feb 13th, 2025, 12:30 PM ET

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Speaker Mike Johnson presses ahead with a crucial budget resolution in the House despite pushback from conservative members seeking deeper cuts. Johnson faces a tight vote, needing nearly unanimous Republican support, as hard-liners want assurances on spending reductions. With looming deadlines for government funding, GOP lawmakers strategize ways to align Trump's budget priorities with bipartisan needs. Meanwhile, the Senate advances its own budget blueprint, further complicating negotiations. Lawmakers remain focused on avoiding a government shutdown while reconciling diverging fiscal goals.

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