The Daily Punch The Senate GOP's big gamble with their ‘skinny’ budget plan
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Feb 19, 2025 Senate Republicans are diving into a major gamble with a $300 billion budget resolution amid internal party divisions. Tensions between the White House and Congress are heating up, particularly as strategy and fiscal debates unfold. Traditional GOP foreign policy is shifting dramatically under Trump, sidelining longstanding hawks. Meanwhile, the urgent deadline for government funding is creating a deadlock, with both parties struggling to find common ground, raising fears of a potential shutdown.
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Budgetary Alignment
- The House and Senate must eventually pass the same budget, though initial versions may differ.
- House moderates face a dilemma: support a budget with deep cuts or hope for the Senate's version.
White House Deference
- The White House is letting Congress navigate the budget process without much intervention.
- This approach may change as the administration turns its attention to enacting Trump's agenda.
Schumer's Strategy
- Senator Chuck Schumer is under pressure for his strategy against the Trump administration.
- He's now focusing on highlighting Republican tax breaks for the wealthy.