Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) addresses reporters Tuesday on Capitol Hill. (Ken Cedeno/Reuters) | | | | | | | What to know House Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan for a $95 billion budget bill faces opposition from fiscally conservative Republicans and skepticism in the Senate. The proposal, which includes Pentagon funding for the Iran war and aid for farmers, lacks budget cuts to offset new spending. Vice President JD Vance’s efforts to rally support have been met with resistance, and Senate approval remains uncertain. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | Opinion Carine Hajjar, Kate Andrews and Brad Wilcox | | | | Opinion Washington Post Opinions | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |