Senate Republicans expect budget vote next week

Senate Republicans are preparing to advance their budget resolution next week, which focuses on border security and defense spending, potentially outpacing the House's more expansive budget measure. The Senate's plan allocates around $175 billion for border security and $150 billion for defense, as they aim to initiate tax cuts later in the year. Meanwhile, the House Budget Committee has passed a significant bill aimed at fulfilling numerous Trump administration goals, including $4 trillion for raising the debt limit and $4.5 trillion to extend Trump’s tax cuts. However, this legislation faces resistance from hardliners within the GOP, who are demanding deeper spending cuts than the proposed $1.5 trillion. As tensions rise between conservative and centrist factions, the fate of both plans remains uncertain, with ongoing negotiations needed to secure party unity. The budget reconciliation process will allow Republicans to pass these measures without Democratic support if they can align on the key financial priorities.