The U.S. Senate passed a Republican bill promoting President Donald Trump's immigration, energy and defense policies in the early hours of Friday morning, despite Trump's preference for a House of Representatives version of the bill that would include trillions of dollars in tax cuts.

The U.S. Senate wrangled long into the early hours of Friday morning on a Republican bill to advance President Donald Trump's priorities on immigration, energy and defense, even after he urged lawmakers to scrap the effort in favor of a House of Representatives bill that would include trillions of dollars in tax cuts.

In a marathon overnight session, Republican senators successfully pushed through a $340 billion budget framework early Friday, overcoming staunch Democratic

The U.S. Senate on Thursday began a debate on a Republican bill to advance President Donald Trump's priorities on immigration, energy and defense, even after he urged lawmakers to scrap the effort in favor of a House of Representatives bill that would also include trillions of dollars in tax cuts.

House and Senate GOP leaders are divided over legislative strategy on the budget spending plan due to President Trump’s constant shift in “focus and demands”. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur has more details. Managing Editor at The Bulwark Sam Stein joins Alex Witt to discuss why Republicans are still divided on the budget plan.