Graham plows ahead on budget blueprint over Mike Johnson objections

Published February 7, 2025 2:16pm ET



Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is ignoring the pleas of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to let the House take the lead on passing President Donald Trump’s agenda.

The Senate Budget Committee, chaired by Graham, released the text of a budget resolution Friday that would provide hundreds of billions in money for defense and border security.

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