US House Republicans push forward on Trump funding plan for Iran war, election overhaul

US House Republicans advanced a $95 billion budget plan on Thursday, aiming to fund President Trump's demands for the war in Iran, farm assistance, and a significant overhaul of voting requirements. The House Budget Committee approved the resolution in a 20-14 party-line vote, setting it up for a full House vote as early as next week. If passed, it could enable a special budget reconciliation bill in the Senate, potentially bypassing Democratic opposition with a simple majority. The plan allocates $60 billion for defense, $13 billion for intelligence, $12 billion for agriculture, and $10 billion for Trump's voter ID bill, the SAVE America Act. Democrats criticized the measure for not addressing rising prices and for being a "failed Republican majority," as stated by Representative Brendan Boyle. The resolution also faces potential opposition in the Senate from various factions.