U.S. Senate Republicans aim to vote this week on their own plan to advance President Donald Trump's agenda on border security, immigration, fossil fuel production and defense, pushing ahead of a rival Republican blueprint in the House of Representatives.

Senate Republicans plowing ahead with their efforts to advance the first stage of their two-part package to pay for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing the House’s plan.

Republicans pressed forward despite President Donald Trump's endorsement of a competing House proposal and questions about the path ahead.