Trump meets House GOP amid budget resolution deadlock

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing significant opposition from conservative Republicans regarding President Trump's proposed budget, which includes tax breaks and spending cuts. Despite Trump's efforts to rally support during a meeting with House Republicans, hardliners are resisting a Senate-approved framework that they believe lacks sufficient spending cuts. The Senate's budget plan suggests a mere $4 billion in cuts over ten years, starkly lower than the $1.5 trillion demanded by House conservatives. Trump has endorsed the Senate version, urging Republicans to pass it quickly to advance his agenda. The situation reflects broader tensions within the GOP as they navigate economic challenges and internal divisions over spending priorities. Johnson is pushing for a vote soon to initiate the reconciliation process that would allow for the passage of Trump's key legislative goals.