Senate Republicans Pass Budget Resolution Prioritizing Trump's Initiatives

Senate Republicans passed a budget resolution early Friday, focusing on President Trump's priorities such as border security, military rebuilding, and energy dominance. The plan, which diverges from the House's single bill approach, was approved after extensive debate and multiple votes on Democratic amendments. Senate Democrats, led by Senator Patty Murray, criticized the resolution, claiming it favors tax cuts for billionaires like Trump and Elon Musk at the expense of middle-class Americans, with potential negative impacts on healthcare and social services. The budget resolution is part of a broader Republican strategy to advance Trump's objectives using reconciliation, which allows for a lower threshold for passage. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed doubts about the Senate's approach, advocating for tax cuts alongside border security in the House's version of the budget. The ongoing budget discussions highlight the deep partisan divide and varying priorities between the two chambers of Congress.