Republicans head home for the summer after a string of losses in Congress
Summary
House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, passed a $95 billion budget plan aimed at supporting military readiness related to the war with Iran and other priorities. They also approved a large military spending bill and proposed new voting restrictions, but faced opposition within their party and from Democrats, who criticized the war spending amid economic challenges and low approval ratings for President Trump.Key Facts
- House Republicans passed a $95 billion budget focused on military readiness connected to the Iran conflict.
- The budget avoided using words like “war” or “Iran” in its description.
- Speaker Mike Johnson led the Republicans in passing a large military budget and voting restrictions on elections.
- Four Republicans joined Democrats to pass a resolution urging President Trump to withdraw troops from Iran.
- Senate Republicans, including leader John Thune, expressed hesitancy about quickly approving the House budget plan.
- The defense budget’s approval is complicated by its combination with the Save America Act, which includes stricter voting rules favored by President Trump.
- Democrats oppose the military budget’s high cost and criticized it as adding to economic strain.
- The plan’s fate remains uncertain as negotiations continue over government funding beyond September 30.
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