President Donald Trump’s ambitious agenda may be on the brink of a stinging setback in the House before it even gets started, offering a flashing warning sign about Speaker Mike Johnson’s ability to deliver other key White House priorities this year.

Conservative and moderate GOP lawmakers are expressing concerns about the budget blueprint as Speaker Mike Johnson eyes a vote this week.

Two weeks ago, Trump seemingly doubled down: "BALANCED BUDGET!!!" he declared in an all-caps post on Truth Social that, in fairness, could be seen either as a demand for such a thing—or an expression of outrage at the idea. Perhaps House Republicans believe it to be the latter.