""There have been some unforced errors, clearly," said one senior House GOP aide granted anonymity to speak candidly about Republicans' strategy so far."
""force Taxpayers to fund Transgender surgery for minors""
Senate Republicans led by John Thune seek a simple message: keep agencies open for a few more weeks while negotiations continue and portray Democrats as seeking unreasonable concessions. House GOP under Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes that Democratic demands would undo Republican provisions barring undocumented immigrants from accessing public services. President Donald Trump escalated culture-war rhetoric by accusing the other party of trying to "force Taxpayers to fund Transgender surgery for minors," puzzling some Republicans. Trump reversed a planned White House meeting after Johnson and Thune warned it would undercut negotiations. Democrats remain largely united around extending expiring insurance subsidies.
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