The conflict over strategy comes as top House Republicans met Thursday with Trump, who has indicated a preference for a one-bill approach but largely steered clear of the dispute.

The Republican-led U.S. Senate, in a bid to overcome party infighting over President Donald Trump's agenda, will begin moving forward as early as next week on a $300 billion, four-year plan to fund his border security and military priorities.

Republican lawmakers are meeting with President Donald Trump Thursday trying to get on the same page to keep the government open and cut spending.

President Trump is hosting the first foreign leaders of his second term at the White House. After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the next two meetings are with leaders from the Indo-Pacific.