Republicans Debate Tax Cuts, Spending Strategy Ahead of Budget Deadline

As House Republicans convene in Miami for their annual retreat, they face the daunting task of forging a consensus on spending cuts and funding priorities ahead of the 2026 midterms. The GOP must navigate between competing factions, including the fiscally conservative Freedom Caucus, which is pressing for deep spending cuts, and more moderate elements that may resist such measures. President Trump's return to the White House complicates matters, as he has proposed a $10 trillion agenda over ten years, raising questions about how to finance these initiatives amid ongoing deficit concerns. With a looming deadline to avoid a government shutdown on March 14, the party needs unity to pass a funding package without Democratic support. The absence of agreement on a