Trump Tests Democrats’ Resolve to Oppose vs. Their Desire to Compromise

Leaders in the party appear to have a subtle but fundamental disagreement: Should they oppose President Trump at every turn, or try to find some common ground?

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How Trump Is Helping Liberals Abroad

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The New York Times - 5d
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Tea Party movement finds a new champion in Trump

Tea Party stalwarts who have seen their movement fizzle are finding a new champion in President Trump and see his second administration as a culmination and validation of their efforts. Sen. Ron ...
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Hong Kong's leader swipes at Trump

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Democratic leaders amp up pressure on Senate colleagues to oppose GOP spending bill: ‘Stand with us’

The leading Democrats in the House are ramping up the pressure on Senate Democrats to oppose the GOP’s spending bill, warning that the proposal would slash crucial public services to vulnerable ...
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Shutdown showdown leaves Democrats deeply divided: From the Politics Desk

The fight over a looming government shutdown as left the Democratic Party deeply divided as they try to find their footing in the second Trump administration.
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President Donald Trump has promised to preserve Medicaid and other federal safety-net programs.
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