Negotiations over raising the debt ceiling and cutting spending have drawn sharp differences among Republicans
WASHINGTON—Some conservative House Republicans are asking President Trump to reject any agreement to set new spending levels and increase the government’s borrowing limit without significant spending cuts, injecting further uncertainty into negotiations toward a deal this week.
Rep. Mike Johnson , the chairman of the conservative Republican Study Committee, a group of around 150 conservative Republicans, spoke with President Trump on Saturday about his concerns with the still-developing budget agreement. “We believe...With Congress starting to leave for August recess on July 26 and not returning until September, the race is on to approve a spending deal and raise the debt ceiling. WSJ’s Kate Davidson looks at the hurdles that remain.
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