With news today that the Trump administration will drop its $1.8 billion weaponization fund, will that be enough to convince Republican Senators to vote for the pending reconciliation bill?
Read MoreRepublicans are hoping to pass reconciliation legislation by the end of the week to fund ICE and border protection programs, with the Senate likely to start debate on Wednesday.
Read MoreThe House will vote this week on legislation that would allow for year-round sales of E15 gasoline, a proposal that pits farm state lawmakers against oil state members.
Read MoreBefore leaving for a week-long recess, lawmakers moved forward on several key pieces of legislation, including a budget resolution, funding for Homeland Security programs, a farm bill, and an extension of certain government surveillance authority.
Read MoreHouse leadership is hoping for action this week on three significant measures – the budget resolution, the farm bill, and FISA (dealing with foreign intelligence surveillance) – but pockets of disagreement among Republicans are presenting problems for Speaker Johnson.
Read MoreThe Senate this week plans to vote on a budget resolution that will unlock the budget reconciliation process if it is approved by both chambers.
Read MoreSenate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham could release an FY 2026 budget resolution as soon as this week. The resolution, which would start the reconciliation process to provide funding for ICE and border protection, could reach the Senate floor as soon as the week of April 20.
Read MoreWhen Congress returns to Washington the week of April 13, Republicans will be focused on what to include in a second reconciliation package that the President wants on his desk by June 1.
Read MoreRepublicans in the House and Senate were not on the same page last week, and lawmakers left town for a two-week recess without resolving the impasse over funding for the Department of Homeland Security
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