Senate prepares to move first on Trump agenda blueprint as House stalls

Published February 4, 2025 5:26pm ET



The Senate could soon take the first step toward passing President Donald Trump‘s agenda as House Republicans struggle to reach a deal on budget cuts.

Until now, Senate Republicans have been giving the House leeway to negotiate an all-encompassing bill that deals with tax reform alongside priorities such as the border and energy. 

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