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Republicans' slimmed down reconciliation effort undercuts President Donald Trump's push for an extra $350 billion for defense.

But others familiar with the state of negotiations say the legislation doesn't yet have support.

Democrats are concerned the legislation wouldn't put enough guardrails on President Donald Trump.

The House Budget Committee advanced a budget resolution Thursday as GOP leaders try to win over deficit hawks ahead of floor action.

The attorney general nominee has roughly two weeks to arrange the meeting.

Majority Leader John Thune said the speaker's plans to have a fiscal blueprint finished this summer were "news to me."

It marks the latest effort to strike a compromise on the issue between Republicans and Democrats.

The House could vote on a continuing resolution as soon as next week, he said Thursday.

The Texas Republican left Blanche's confirmation hearing unsatisfied by what he heard.

Meanwhile, the likely GOP nominee is building his war chest.