House, Senate Republicans Clash Over Spending Cuts, Tax Bill Changes

House Republicans are pushing to cut $9.4 billion in spending, targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting as part of President Trump's fiscal conservatism and 'America first' agenda, drawing criticism from Democrats concerned about U.S. global standing. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are seeking changes to the tax cuts bill, including reducing SNAP cuts and modifying the SALT deduction, but details remain unclear, and moderate House Republicans threaten to sink the bill if SALT reductions proceed, risking the legislation amid a looming debt ceiling deadline. The multitrillion-dollar budget resolution, which extends key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and raises the debt ceiling by $4 trillion, faces further challenges as Senate leaders consider expanding business tax incentives and oppose some House Medicaid reforms and the phaseout of green energy subsidies, potentially complicating the bill's passage. A critical tension lies in the scoring method for tax cut extensions, where the Senate might use a current policy baseline to mask costs, a move that watchdogs warn could significantly increase federal debt. These legislative battles reflect broader struggles within the Republican Party to balance fiscal responsibility, political priorities, and the demands of different factions ahead of a crucial vote expected by late June. Amid this, President Trump continues to promote his economic and policy agenda vigorously, influencing the ongoing negotiations.