House Republicans Struggle to Unite on Trump’s Legislative Agenda

GOP lawmakers leave Florida retreat without a clear strategy to advance President Trump’s sweeping tax, border, and spending proposals.

House Republicans face internal divisions over how to reconcile President Trump’s ambitious legislative demands with the party's fiscal goals and slim House majority.
Key disagreements persist over whether to pursue a single comprehensive bill or split the agenda into two, with Trump expressing indifference on the approach.
The proposed package includes costly measures such as extending Trump-era tax cuts, eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, and boosting border security funding, raising questions about deficit neutrality.
Approximately 50 House Republicans skipped the retreat, including several hardliners who criticized leadership’s lack of a detailed plan and voiced concerns over potential spending cuts and deficits.
Speaker Mike Johnson has set an aggressive timeline, aiming to pass the budget resolution by late February and finalize legislation by April, but members remain divided on specifics and priorities.