House Advances Budget Resolution, Key Step for Trump Agenda

On Tuesday evening, House Republicans narrowly passed a budget resolution with a vote of 217 to 213, which is crucial for implementing President Trump's legislative agenda. The passage was particularly significant for Speaker Mike Johnson, who faced challenges in rallying support from both fiscal conservatives and moderates within his party. While most GOP members supported the bill, Rep. Thomas Massie was the lone dissenting vote, citing concerns over spending cuts, particularly to Medicaid. Johnson emphasized the resolution as a commitment to fulfilling the American people's mandate and securing a prosperous future. However, Democrats criticized the bill, claiming it includes the largest Medicaid cut in U.S. history, and several Republicans initially expressed reservations about the proposed spending levels. The resolution now moves forward, but the Senate's approach may differ, leading to potential complexities in the reconciliation process.