House GOP Faces Challenges in Advancing Reconciliation Bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing pressure from President Trump and internal party members as he attempts to advance a reconciliation bill ahead of the midterms. The proposed legislative package includes approximately $67 billion for defense and $20 billion for agriculture aid, but divisions remain among Republicans regarding its contents and strategy. Some members express concerns over the lack of funding offsets for defense spending, while others feel uninformed about the negotiations. The White House is actively working to build support for the package ahead of a Budget Committee markup and a House vote scheduled for next week. However, some lawmakers are considering opposing the bill due to their exclusion from negotiations. Additionally, there are discussions among Republicans about the possibility of pursuing a bipartisan supplemental funding bill for the war in Iran before resorting to reconciliation.