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Today is a big day for the future of President Trump’s agenda. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is desperately hoping to pass the budget resolution today despite major pushback from Republicans.
Reminder: The budget resolution is essentially a placeholder bill to get the ball rolling.
Is the vote actually happening today: “There may be a vote tonight. There may not be,” Johnson told reporters this morning. “Stay tuned.” ?
Where the votes stand:
No: Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) No: Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.)No: Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) No: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.)On the fence: Several more have signaled resistance behind the scenes, The Hill reports.
The reasons for pushback:
On the right: Some right-wing conservatives worry about the deficit and debt in passing this massive package. In the middle: Some GOP moderates are worried about potential cuts to social safety net programs (like Medicaid).On the left: Democrats oppose Trump’s agenda and are expected to vote “no” in unison.This is a major test for Johnson: Johnson has been handed a tough set of circumstances. He has paper-thin margins that have been temporarily worsened by open seats for Republicans who left to join the Trump administration. He’s mostly been able to corral a caucus of strong personalities and competing priorities, but this is his biggest test yet.
Johnson literally asked for prayers in trying to pass this bill.
Has Trump been helping corral Republicans?: Not really … Trump has largely stayed out of the debate. Last week, he made headlines by endorsing the House’s plan over the Senate’s competing strategy. Keep an eye out to see if Trump steps in at any point.
?️ Follow today’s live blog for the developments
➤ KEEP IN MIND — THIS BILL COULD AFFECT STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS:
Student loan borrowers could face an abrupt payment increase under this plan by House Republicans. This would be a sharp 180° after the Biden administration worked to lower payments and secure debt relief, per The Hill’s Lexi Lonas Cochran. ? Read our explainer
If at first you don’t succeed, tweet, tweet again:Getting traction:MSNBC decided to cut prime-time anchor Joy Reid from its lineup amid programming changes.
? Watch Reid’s open to her final show
Fellow anchor Rachel Maddow was not shy: She slammed her own network for cutting Reid. She told viewers it was a “bad mistake” for the network to let her go and even called it “unnerving” that the two nonwhite prime-time hosts are losing their shows. ? Watch Maddow’s comments
? Internet Buzz? Celebrate: Today is National Clam Chowder Day and National Chocolate Covered Nut Day!
? *Desperately checks to see if my favorite is on this list*: Starbucks is eliminating more than a dozen drinks from its menu. That includes nine Frappuccinos. I’m happy to report the Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is safe. ? The discontinued drinks
? On The AgendaThe House and Senate are in. President Trump is in Washington. (all times Eastern)
1 p.m.: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt briefs reporters. ? Livestream 1:30 p.m.: First House votes. Last votes are expected around 6 p.m. ? Today’s agenda3 p.m.: Trump signs executive orders. Wednesday: Trump will hold his first Cabinet meeting at the White House.? And Finally…Let’s end with some good vibes. Have you ever seen a horse eat a Fruit by the Foot?
It’s somehow even better than I had imagined.
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