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House and Senate Republicans are now on completely different trajectories when it comes to advancing President Donald Trump’s agenda.
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February 11, 2025

Johnson and Thune to huddle as House GOP plows ahead on budget resolution

Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune will meet today to discuss the budget reconciliation process.

Thune and Johnson frequently meet when Congress is in session. But House and Senate Republicans are now on completely different trajectories when it comes to advancing President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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