Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who relishes being in the middle of the action, is leapfrogging the House G.O.P., which is still tied in knots over how to pass its budget.

The House and Senate are battling over which chamber will take credit for passing President Donald Trump’s campaign promises in the form of a budget bill. Speaker Mike Johnson fought back Tuesday against efforts by Sen.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) won’t let Donald Trump out of his sight as Republicans clash over how to pass the president’s agenda. Johnson has made a habit of appearing with Trump at sporting events — a UFC fight in November,