Trump needs unity among Republicans to pass his budget bill. Can he get it?
Congress returns to D.C. with plans to begin the detailed process of turning President Trump's domestic policy agenda into a multi-trillion dollar policy bill that is expected to touch everything from tax cuts and Pentagon funding increases to expanded border security spending — along with corresponding cuts to help balance the cost.
Republicans may control both the House and the Senate but they are already fighting an uphill battle to find consensus on major elements of the plan. Intra-party factions remain at odds with the fundamental budget framework that directs committees to start their work. The House barely approved that bill before a two-week holiday recess and they plan to begin the next steps this week.