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The secret to when GOP lawmakers decide to criticize Trump

But whether congressional Republicans criticize the president or try to stay completely silent largely depends on one big factor: How will it affect a Republican lawmaker’s constituents? In the case ... Read More

Republicans Who Have Rarely Opposed Trump Raise Questions About His Drug War

The president said he wouldn’t seek congressional approval for his expanding military offensive against cartels, but some in his party believe Congress should weigh in. Read More

The GOP expected Democrats to relent on the shutdown by now. That isn't happening.

Democrats have only hardened their position as the government shutdown enters its 24th day, leaving Republican majorities in Congress with few answers — and many criticisms. Read More

Trump can't run again. It's Republicans who have to answer for him with voters. | Opinion

Voters are watching as we head toward the midterms. It may ultimately be Republicans who suffer the consequences of Trump's poor approval rating. Read More

More Americans blame Trump and congressional Republicans for shutdown, new poll finds

WASHINGTON - A new poll found that more Americans blame President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans for the federal government shutdown than congressional Democrats. The CBS News/YouGov poll, ... Read More

Democrats' shutdown question: Where's Trump?: From the Politics Desk

Within New York City, a Fox News poll last month found that 49% of Democratic voters had a favorable view of socialism, compared to 35% who had an unfavorable view. Meanwhile, 41% of Democrats viewed ... Read More

Donald Trump Says Republican Must Be Thrown Out of Congress ‘ASAP’

President Donald Trump lashed out at Representative Thomas Massie on Friday, calling for his immediate removal from Congress in a fiery post on Truth Social. “Third Rate Congressman Thomas Massie, a ... Read More