Senate Republicans Unveil Budget Resolution to Advance Trump's Agenda

Senate Republicans have unveiled a 70-page budget resolution aimed at advancing President Trump's legislative agenda, which includes a proposed $5 trillion increase to the federal debt limit and making the 2017 tax cuts permanent. The resolution empowers Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham to use a 'current policy' baseline to effectively score the tax cuts as not adding to the deficit. This move has drawn criticism from Senate Democrats, who accuse Republicans of violating Senate rules to benefit wealthy individuals. The budget plan also outlines spending increases for defense and border security while instructing committees to find minimal spending cuts, which has raised concerns among fiscal conservatives in the House. Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasized the need for this resolution to unite Republican efforts and push forward the party's agenda. The resolution will soon undergo a Senate vote, where amendments will be allowed, setting the stage for further discussions on the budget reconciliation process.