Senate Rejects Rand Paul's Amendment to Cut Spending by $1.5 Trillion

The Senate rejected an amendment proposed by Sen. Rand Paul to cut spending by $1.5 trillion as they advanced a reconciliation bill to fulfill parts of President Trump's agenda. Despite Trump's endorsement, Senate Republicans moved forward with a two-bill strategy, with many Republicans joining Democrats to block Paul's measure.

Sen. Rand Paul's stance on a reconciliation bill including the debt ceiling increase

Sen. Rand Paul stated he won't vote for a large reconciliation bill if it includes an increase in the debt ceiling, emphasizing his opposition to spending increases and advocating for reductions in spending.

House Speaker Mike Johnson's Plans for President-elect Donald Trump's Agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses pushing Trump's agenda forward through a reconciliation bill and addressing key concerns of Americans such as securing the border and the economy. Republicans aim to incentivize American companies to manufacture in the U.S. and restore American energy dominance.