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GOP Faces Internal Divisions as Budget Reconciliation Moves Forward

House Republicans adopted a budget resolution, advancing Trump’s domestic agenda, but disputes over Medicaid cuts and spending reforms highlight ongoing challenges.

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to reporters at the Capitol on April 10, 2025, in Washington.
: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks at a press conference with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) on the Republican budget bill at the U.S. Capitol on April 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • The House passed a budget resolution on April 13, enabling Republicans to use reconciliation to advance President Trump’s legislative priorities, including tax cuts and spending reforms.
  • Sharp divisions persist within the GOP, with conservative hardliners demanding $1.5 trillion in spending cuts and moderates resisting reductions to entitlement programs like Medicaid.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson has pledged to protect Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid benefits while targeting fraud and ineligible recipients to achieve savings.
  • The Energy and Commerce Committee has been tasked with identifying $880 billion in cuts, sparking concerns about potential impacts on Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations.
  • Republican leaders face tight deadlines to finalize the legislation by Memorial Day, with pressure mounting to balance deficit reduction and political commitments.