President Trump encouraged House Republicans to address a $1.1 billion budget deficit affecting Washington, D.C. Instead, the Republicans have passed legislation to overturn local laws, including those allowing noncitizen voting and protections for police officers against misconduct. A proposal to limit sanctuary laws and enforce cooperation with federal immigration policies is pending. Critics within the party, like Representative Andy Harris, acknowledge that discussions on the budget deficit have stalled, with Speaker Mike Johnson attributing the delay to other Republican priorities, indicating a lack of urgency to resolve the funding issue.
President Trump urged House Republicans to address a $1.1 billion budget hole, yet they have focused instead on advancing their policy agenda over the district's issues.
Despite Trump’s support, House Republicans have not prioritized solving the budget shortfall from their stopgap bill, with some lawmakers indicating no resolution is on the horizon.
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