Thune: Senate GOP will ‘hold’ budget reconciliation bill as backup plan to avoid shutdown

Senate Republicans, led by Majority Leader John Thune, are taking a cautious approach to the budget reconciliation bill passed by the House, opting to "hold" it as a potential backup plan to avert a government shutdown by September's end. This strategy reflects their intent to review and potentially negotiate changes before moving forward. The move underscores the GOP's desire to avoid an immediate clash over budget priorities, signaling a possible prolonged negotiation period to find common ground and prevent shutdown scenarios.