House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that he will be meeting with President-elect Donald Trump to delve into the sequencing of next year's legislative priorities. The meeting is scheduled to take place before the Army-Navy game this weekend.
With Republicans holding differing opinions on which agenda item should take precedence, there is a sense of urgency to avoid the pitfalls experienced in 2017, the last time the GOP had control across government branches.
House and Senate Republicans are at odds regarding the focus of Trump's first 100 days in office, with varying viewpoints on issues such as border security, energy production, and tax legislation.
One strategy being considered is the use of reconciliation, a process that enables lawmakers to sidestep the typical 60-vote threshold required for advancing legislation. However, there is a lack of consensus on the specific content to be included in this process.
Johnson emphasized the significance of the sequencing and utilization of reconciliation, highlighting ongoing discussions among Republicans. He mentioned a late-night meeting with committee chairs to further deliberate on this matter.
