House Republican leaders narrowly cleared an initial procedural hurdle on Thursday as they push forward a third party-line "megabill," even as fiscal hawks within the party continue to threaten the effort over concerns it lacks sufficient spending cuts. The package, reported to be worth around $95 billion and tied to defense-related priorities, is part of a broader GOP legislative push that also includes housing and election-related measures championed by Speaker Mike Johnson.

The narrow procedural win suggests leadership has, for now, managed to hold together a fractious caucus, though the underlying dispute over fiscal discipline remains unresolved. Fiscal hawks are said to be withholding full support because the bill does not include the spending reductions they are demanding, meaning further votes and negotiations are likely needed before the legislation can advance to passage.