Republicans scramble on 2025 tax bill strategy

Republicans Spar Over 2025 Strategy

GOP senators are coalescing around incoming Majority Leader John Thune’s proposal to split GOP priorities into two pieces—starting with the border and defense and then moving onto a tax bill.

House Republicans haven’t gotten on board yet, as they fret over their razor-thin majority.

Consolidation of support behind the South Dakota Republican’s proposed schedule suggests a deal on renewal of the 2017 tax code overhaul will come later next year, spelling uncertainty for taxpayers and preparers.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who is expected to chair the Budget Committee during the next Congress, told reporters Tuesday ...