How Trump is hammering Congress ‘on every issue’ — with a clear focus
1 week, 4 days ago

How Trump is hammering Congress ‘on every issue’ — with a clear focus

Politico  

“Did you hear we have another member? “My impression is he’s been very focused on what’s happening next and what he’s about to inherit,” Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, an incoming member of Senate GOP leadership, said in an interview. Johnson told reporters he will talk with Trump this weekend before the Army-Navy game in Maryland about the party’s budget reconciliation strategy, which is sparking early division among House and Senate Republicans as some push to pass border priorities more quickly and take more time to write a sweeping tax bill. Thune has also traveled to Mar-a-Lago to strategize with Trump and his team about next year’s legislative agenda, according to a person granted anonymity to discuss the private meeting. Trump’s largely passive attitude toward Congress’ end-of-term business echoes how Trump handled the post-2016 lame duck period, when the president-elect mostly eschewed wading into legislative fights on Capitol Hill before assuming office.

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Trump sending signals to Mike Johnson he's 'just not that into you': GOP strategist
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Trump sending signals to Mike Johnson he's 'just not that into you': GOP strategist

Raw Story  

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New Indian Express  

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Republican lawmakers struggle with 'challenge' of 'razor-thin' House majority: report

Raw Story  

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Raw Story  

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Associated Press  

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Trump's latest plan 'would really be pushing the limits' of his powers: CNN conservative
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Raw Story  

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Raw Story  

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Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet
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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 1 month ago

US Speaker’s 2-step plan fails to impress his Republicans as govt shutdown looms

Live Mint  

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Trump urges Republicans to frustrate Biden’s agenda amid three-pronged battle in Congress
3 years, 2 months ago

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The Independent  

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Congressional GOP grapples with ‘unhinged’ Trump
4 years ago

Congressional GOP grapples with ‘unhinged’ Trump

CNN  

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