Congress is once again at a crossroads on government spending, with Republicans pushing forward a continuing resolution (CR) out of the House that extends current funding levels through September. Predictably, the hardline fiscal conservatives aren’t happy.
And honestly? I get it.
For years, we’ve been told, “Just wait until we have the majority. Then we’ll make the real cuts.” And now that Republicans are in control, the first major spending move keeps the status quo intact. No drastic reductions, no immediate cuts—just a resolution that extends current spending, with only minor adjustments. That’s a tough pill to swallow for conservatives who have been waiting for a hardline stance on spending.
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But here’s why passing this CR actually makes…
