Politics
Trump's Political Maneuvering in Congress
President Trump is reshaping the Republican Party by backing primary challenges against lawmakers who have opposed him. This move has sparked concerns among Senate Republicans about potential retribution from the president, which could hinder his legislative agenda.
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The Hill
Kevin Warsh will face a political and economic obstacle course upon taking the helm of the Federal Reserve later this week. Warsh is set to be sworn in by President Trump on Friday as the next chair of the Fed board, taking over the central bank at a pivotal time for the U.S. economy. After...
2026-05-21 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump has spent the past several months working to reshape the Republican Party, backing primary challenges against lawmakers who have bucked him and seeking to fill Congress with allies who will advance his agenda with minimal resistance. But even as Trump has flexed the power of his endo
2026-05-21 10:00 UTC
The Hill
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) has a naturally blunt demeanor, but he says a softer touch is the key to wooing rambunctious members in the super-slim House Republican majority. “Human beings are very emotional animals. If you don't manage the emotions, then you got cleanup to do,” Emmer sai
2026-05-21 10:00 UTC
The Hill
No matter their relationship with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), House Republicans on Wednesday largely concurred on one thing: The Kentucky Republican’s primary loss on Tuesday was practically inevitable. “President Trump's the captain of the team, and when you fight the captain, you're going to end
2026-05-21 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump’s success in knocking off GOP lawmakers who have defied or criticized him is striking fear among Republicans on Capitol Hill, but some say the retribution tour could backfire on the president by making it tougher to pass his agenda. Trump successfully urged his supporters to defeat S
2026-05-21 10:00 UTC