Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Benset and House Speaker Mike Johnson express optimism about reaching a compromise on the SALT (State and Local Tax) legislation, which is crucial for addressing key issues in President Trump's tax and spending proposals [1] Group 1 - Benset met with a group referred to as "SALT Republicans" to discuss the legislation [1] - Despite opposition from New York Republican Nick LaLota, who firmly opposes a proposal to raise the cap for only five years, progress has been made [1]