House speaker says Trump prefers 'one big beautiful bill'
President-elect Donald Trump has urged Republicans to consolidate their legislative agenda into a single comprehensive "reconciliation package," rather than pursuing the two-bill strategy previously proposed by GOP leaders. Newly-reelected Speaker Mike Johnson shared Trump's preference during a Republican retreat at Fort McNair on Saturday, calling it a push for "one big beautiful bill," according to Politico.
This approach contrasts with new Senate Majority Leader John Thune's initial plan to divide the package into two parts: one addressing border and energy issues, and another focusing on tax reforms. Thune had aimed to pass the first bill within the first 30 days of Trump's presidency. A source confirmed to the media outlet that Thune attended the House GOP retreat.