Republican infighting over spending levels is stalling President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, including major tax, energy, healthcare, and border security proposals. Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to advance the bill stalled as fiscal hawks demanded additional spending cuts, causing Republicans to miss their initial deadline. House GOP leaders’ proposed Medicaid changes fell short of fiscal hawks, who are demanding $2 trillion in cuts. The more cuts Republican leaders make now, the fewer funds will remain to allocate to future priorities. Republicans’ push to pass Trump’s agenda is their first chance to prove their commitment to cutting spending and reducing debt.
