Republicans worry about uphill climb in paying for next GOP-only bill

Republicans are facing internal pressure to find spending cuts to pay for a second GOP-only legislative package that could include funding for the Department of Homeland Security, military operations in Iran, and other policy priorities. Fiscal hawk lawmakers within the party are raising concerns about how to offset the costs of such spending without relying on Democratic votes in Congress. The tension reflects a broader challenge for Republicans: advancing their legislative agenda while maintaining fiscal discipline, a core conservative principle that has become harder to balance during periods of unified GOP control. The package remains in the discussion phase, with lawmakers still debating which specific initiatives should be included and how to structure any offsets. Success on the measure will likely depend on whether Republicans can broker internal agreement on spending priorities and deficit-reduction measures.