United States House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism on Tuesday regarding ongoing negotiations surrounding President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. Following a meeting with Senate Republican Leader John Thune, Johnson reported that talks on budget reconciliation and spending priorities are progressing faster than anticipated.

“The House and Senate are getting very close,” Johnson stated, pointing to an emerging consensus between both chambers of Congress, particularly on the need for spending cuts. While certain issues remain unresolved, Johnson indicated that the pace of discussions has picked up and mutual understanding is improving.

A key focus of the talks is President Trump’s proposed tax cuts. Johnson confirmed that there is strong support among lawmakers for implementing these measures and that momentum is building to include them in the budget reconciliation process.

In addition to the tax cuts, Johnson suggested that Senate Republicans are showing increased willingness to include a debt ceiling increase as part of the reconciliation package. This would enable the legislation to pass with a simple majority vote in the Senate, bypassing the need for bipartisan support.

The Speaker’s remarks underscore a shift toward greater legislative coordination as Republican lawmakers seek to deliver on Trump’s fiscal and economic promises. With reconciliation talks gaining traction, the coming weeks are expected to be pivotal in shaping the contours of the administration’s domestic policy initiatives.

As negotiations continue, Johnson emphasized the importance of unity and compromise within the GOP to advance the president’s agenda and avoid a potential impasse over fiscal matters.