Trump flexes his muscle in Congress in preview of second-term power struggles

Published September 14, 2024 7:00am ET



Former President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to shut down the government over a spending deal last week, giving GOP lawmakers a glimpse at the chamber’s life under a second Trump administration.

The former president’s wading into congressional affairs caused further problems for Republican leadership, who were trying to whip support for a continuing resolution that attached the voter integrity SAVE Act and would extend funding until March of next year. 

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