The House Budget Committee passed a $4.5 trillion budget resolution with $1.5 trillion in spending cuts aimed at tax reductions. This follows Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s urgent call for a Saturday conference to strategize against potential budget compromises, especially concerning Lindsey Graham's plan for $175 billion in border security, which may challenge vulnerable Democrats. As both chambers develop contrasting budget strategies, Republicans face pressure from hardliners and political fallout risks, particularly regarding cuts affecting low-income programs like Medicaid. Tensions between party lines sharpen as Democrats rally to oppose GOP agendas, emphasizing middle-class concerns amid tax benefits for the wealthy.