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

Frustrated GOP barrels over key health insurance vote with no clear plan

Frustrated GOP barrels over key health insurance vote with no clear plan

Some Senate Republicans are expressing frustration that their conference has been unable to unify behind a health care plan ahead of a vote next week on a Democratic proposal to extend health insurance premium subsidies that expire in January. Republicans are worried that subsidies, and health insurance and costs in general, could become a major … Read more