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DC  |  Kevin Freking, Associated Press  • 
April 11, 2025

Now that they’ve passed a budget plan, the hard part begins for Republicans

The GOP will now seek to craft a final bill with enough spending cuts to satisfy those on the right while not jeopardizing vulnerable lawmakers whose constituents rely on safety net programs.
DC  |  Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press ,  Kevin Freking, Associated Press  • 
April 10, 2025

House GOP approves framework for Trump’s big bill after intense wrangling wins over GOP holdouts

The 216-214 tally was a turnaround for Speaker Mike Johnson after abruptly postponing Wednesday's vote. He and Senate Majority Leader John Thune assured conservatives they were on track seeking as much as $1.5 trillion in cuts.