House Republicans Target 25 Democrats Over Budget Votes

House Republicans are intensifying their focus on the upcoming 2026 midterm elections by targeting 25 House Democrats who voted against a budget framework aimed at extending Trump's 2017 tax cuts. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has launched ad campaigns portraying these Democrats as responsible for higher taxes and economic harm. Meanwhile, a heated debate has erupted around the proposed budget, with Republicans defending it as a fulfillment of their fiscal commitments, while Democrats criticize it for disproportionately benefiting the wealthy at the expense of working-class Americans. The budget outlines significant cuts to social services and increases in defense spending, which Democrats argue will harm struggling families. Hardline Republicans are also seeking more details on spending cuts before advancing the budget framework, emphasizing the need for alignment with Senate proposals. The budget resolution is now set to head to the Senate for further scrutiny amid ongoing discussions about its implications.