Senate Passes Budget Bill After Overnight Vote-a-Rama

The U.S. Senate passed a budget bill early Friday morning, focusing on defense, border security, and energy priorities, amidst a marathon voting session. The resolution, which was adopted with a 52-48 vote along party lines, aims to allocate approximately $340 billion, including $175 billion for border operations and $150 billion for defense spending, aligning with President Trump's agenda. This move comes despite Trump's endorsement of a competing, larger budget plan from House Republicans, which includes extensive tax cuts and significant spending cuts. Senate Republicans expressed their preference for a two-part approach rather than the House's comprehensive plan, citing concerns over the House's ability to unify their party. The budget resolution is seen as a strategic move to advance Trump's priorities while navigating intra-party divisions. The Senate's plan does not extend tax cuts from Trump's first term, with Republicans intending to address tax cuts in future legislation.