A sign of Republicans' confidence ahead of November's elections.
Then-President Donald Trump listens while then-acting OMB Director Russell Vought speaks during an executive order signing. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Imagesurged Senate Republicans in a closed-door lunch to delay this year's government funding fight to 2025 — to maximize options in a potential second Trump administration, Axios has learned.
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , Whip John Thune , Chair Mike Lee and several conservative senators attended. By contrast, If the GOP controls the Senate and White House next year, they could use the funding bills to try to slash federal spending and attach controversial policies. They have targeted everything from DEI programs to gender-affirming care, abortion, border security — and penalizing Justice Department officials who have brought criminal charges against Trump.House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has been talking directly with Trump about how to tackle GOP priorities, including through budget reconciliation.
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