Here’s why Republicans are facing an uphill battle, particularly for retaining control of the House.
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Republicans divided on policy toward Afghan immigrants after shooting
The signs of Republican pushback come as President Trump has pursued a campaign of mass deportations and crackdown on migration from certain countries.
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House Republicans pass Trump’s megabill, sending the package to his desk to be signed
The Republican leaders overcame objections from within their own party, marking a victory in their quest to fulfill President Trump’s campaign promises.
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Senate GOP passes Trump’s sweeping policy bill, setting up decisive vote in the House
The Republican megabill cuts trillions in taxes, while scaling back spending on Medicaid and other federal programs. It now heads to the House, where some GOP lawmakers are signaling major objections.
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Should colleges share the risk of student loan debt? House Republicans think so
House Republicans have a plan that would force schools to reimburse the government for a share of the federal loans their students don’t repay.
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9 things to know about the big, private-school voucher plan in Republicans’ tax bill
NPR asked researchers, advocates, tax experts, a parent and a public school leader for their thoughts on this first-of-its-kind national voucher plan. Here’s what they said.
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New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back
Researchers studied the health care program’s effect on the health of millions of Americans and found tens of thousands of lives were saved.
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Medicaid cuts will hurt families and cost GOP politically, says Kentucky governor
Republicans’ proposed Medicaid cuts will cause 8.6 million people to lose health insurance by 2034, an estimate shows. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said it will cost Republicans seats in Congress.
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Republicans seek more state laws on transgender people, putting Democrats on the spot
Since North Carolina passed a “bathroom” law in 2016, the number of bills has grown and Republicans have used the issue in campaigns. Democrats are still working out how to respond.
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A fight over Medicaid cuts is threatening GOP plans for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
GOP lawmakers in swing districts insist they will not vote for any proposal that strips benefits, placing them at odds with more conservative lawmakers looking to secure deep cuts in spending.
