Senate and House Republicans Diverge on Border Security and Budget Plans

Senate Republicans advance a slimmed-down budget resolution for border security, while House Republicans face internal divisions over a broader legislative package.

Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Lindsey Graham, are pushing forward with a $340 billion budget resolution focused on border security and defense spending over four years.
House Republicans are working on a broader budget framework that includes tax cuts, border measures, and energy priorities but face internal disagreements over spending caps and cuts.
The Senate plan proposes reallocating funds from other government programs to cover the additional spending, raising concerns among Democrats about potential cuts to Medicaid.
House Republican leaders are under pressure to meet a Thursday deadline for advancing their budget resolution but remain skeptical due to divisions over fiscal policies and priorities.
The reconciliation process is being considered by both chambers to bypass potential Democratic filibusters, but differences in legislative approaches could delay progress.