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Focus on Debt Ceiling and Upcoming Legislative Challenges
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives, led by Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, is preparing for negotiations related to the upcoming debt ceiling deadline. House Republicans recently gathered at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort to discuss proposed legislation, which includes extending the 2017 Trump tax cuts and addressing immigration policy. However, hardline conservatives have voiced concerns about the fiscal ramifications of the proposals, emphasizing the importance of creating a deficit-neutral plan.
The impending negotiations around the debt ceiling are fraught with potential conflict, as members of the House GOP navigate growing tensions between deficit hawks and moderates.