Republicans face key hang-ups on Trump agenda bill as House heads into crucial week
- Republicans in the House face challenges advancing Trump’s agenda bill, with key spending cuts and tax markups still unscheduled as of May 2025.
- Disagreements over whether to pass a comprehensive 'big, beautiful bill' or divide the agenda into pieces stem from concerns about funding and intra-party opposition.
- The House plans to send its legislation through committees despite opposition from within the GOP on Medicaid cuts and food aid spending reductions.
- Senator John Cornyn suggested that if the House approves their version of the bill, the Senate might modify it before sending it back for approval.
- If the House stalls, the Senate may craft its own bill or amend the House version, suggesting ongoing delays and negotiation challenges for the Republican agenda.
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