As the congressional effort to pass a budget-reconciliation bill aimed at implementing Donald Trump's second-term agenda accelerates, House Speaker Mike Johnson has set a Memorial Day deadline. However, disagreements within the GOP over tax cuts and domestic spending cuts, alongside procedural issues between the House and Senate, threaten smooth passage. Notably, the contentious SALT deduction cap issue looms large, as defiance from blue-state Republicans represents a significant obstacle that could derail the legislative process altogether, casting doubt on whether party unity can be achieved.
The SALT deduction cap fight is critical, with blue-state Republicans opposed to a deal without raising the cap, possibly jeopardizing the entire budget-reconciliation effort.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's Memorial Day deadline approaches, but GOP factional differences and procedural disputes complicate the passage of Trump's legislative agenda.
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