House, Senate standoff over Trump agenda escalates

The showdown between House and Senate Republicans is escalating as the two groups barrel ahead with their contrasting strategies to pass President Trump’s legislative agenda — with the upper chamber expected to move this week.

The House Budget Committee last week advanced a budget resolution for one sprawling bill full of Trump’s wish list items, getting the measure over the finish line after weeks of bitter infighting. The conference is eyeing a vote in the full chamber as early as next week, but concerns among moderates — and even some conservatives — could stymie that plan...