Republicans return to Washington today with ambitious plans to advance a budget reconciliation bill that would extend President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, fund his immigration crackdown, and cut trillions in spending.
But the party faces ideological roadblocks that could hamstring swift action on those priorities and a razor-thin majority in the House that leaves almost no room for dissent. Republicans will also need to navigate the complex budget reconciliation rules in the Senate, which allow them to bypass Democratic objections to controversial policy proposals.
Adding to the urgency: Budget watchers are warning of a deadline as soon as this ...