Key Republicans Reject ‘Insulting’ Offer on SALT Cap

“Four New York Republicans issued a blistering joint statement Thursday rejecting an offer they said came from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and the House’s top tax writer on how to expand the state and local tax deduction, also known as SALT,” NBC News reports.

“Their firm opposition in the narrowly divided House spells trouble for GOP leaders as they hope to advance the tax part of their party-line bill for President Donald Trump’s agenda through committee next week. They can ultimately afford to lose only three Republican votes on the House floor.”