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Trump’s grip on GOP lawmakers shows signs of slipping amid election year

President Trump’s ironclad grip on Congress is beginning to show signs of strain, as Republicans increasingly break from him in major legislative fights and seek to push their own priorities instead. While Trump still commands significant influence within the party, a growing num

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Trump’s grip on GOP lawmakers shows signs of slipping amid election yearPresident Trump’s ironclad grip on Congress is beginning to show signs of strain, as Republicans increasingly break from him in major legislative fights and seek to push their own priorities instead. While Trump still commands significant influence within the party, a growing num
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