Fractured House GOP Fights Over Trump’s Bill

“President Trump’s marquee domestic policy bill was stalled in the House on Wednesday, with the chamber frozen in place as Speaker Mike Johnson labored to overcome resistance in his own ranks and push the measure to a final vote,” the New York Times reports.

“After a day of private cajoling by Mr. Johnson at the Capitol and Mr. Trump at the White House, party leaders expressed optimism that they might soon be able to move ahead. But by early evening, they had yet to lock down the votes to do so, particularly among a bloc of fiscally conservative Republicans who were dismayed by its cost and demanding changes that could derail it altogether.”

Wall Street Journal: “The number of House Republicans who have said they would oppose the Senate version of the legislation had been seen as sufficient to block its passage, though past standoffs have been resolved following pressure campaigns by the president and party leaders.“