No, Trump cannot cancel the interim mandate. He does this instead

No, Trump cannot cancel the interim mandate. He does this instead

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To receive it in your inbox, register for free Here. Concerned about the loss of unified Republican power in Washington and puzzled by a lack of public support, President Donald Trump continues to talk about skipping the midterm elections in November, when Republicans could … Read more

Trump is trying to mobilize the House GOP, but is faltering as the party’s majority narrows

Trump is trying to mobilize the House GOP, but is faltering as the party’s majority narrows

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday that Republicans have “so many good nuggets” to campaign on this year as he tries to maintain his slim edge in the House. But the president’s nearly 90-minute address to House Republicans had little in the way of a new policy agenda or a new cohesive message … Read more

President Johnson was ready to move away from ACA subsidies. But his members had other plans

President Johnson was ready to move away from ACA subsidies. But his members had other plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson had a ready-made refrain when asked why Republicans weren’t moving to expand federal health care subsidies: Their party wanted to help 100 percent of Americans with their costs, not just the 7 percent of Americans enrolled in Affordable Care Act plans. But not 100% of his conference agreed. A … Read more

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to do it and the Republican trying to stop it

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to do it and the Republican trying to stop it

ATLANTA (AP) — Even though Republican Brian Jack is only a first-term congressman, he’s become a regular in the Oval Office these days. As a top recruiter for his party’s campaign team, the Georgia native often reviews polls and biographies of potential candidates with President Donald Trump. Lauren Underwood, an Illinois congresswoman who does similar … Read more