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GOP Infighting Threatens Trump's Legislative Agenda as Hardliners Risk Sabotage
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2026-07-20 14:35   Politics   13

GOP Infighting Threatens Trump's Legislative Agenda as Hardliners Risk Sabotage

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Republican leaders face mounting pressure to advance President Donald Trump's legislative agenda before Congress adjourns for a five-week recess.Key priorities include the SAVE Act, a controversial voter ID bill, and the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027, which includes an unprecedented military integration provision with Israel.A temporary funding bill and a $60 billion Pentagon reconciliation package are also on the agenda.However, internal GOP conflicts could derail these efforts.Hardline conservatives, particularly those aligned with Rep.Chip Roy (R-TX), are threatening to sabotage the legislative process by opposing budget resolutions that lack spending offsets.

Punchbowl News reports that if hardliners block critical rule votes, Trump may need to personally lobby lawmakers to pass essential legislation before mid-September recess.The article highlights the precarious balance between advancing Trump's agenda and managing internal party divisions.

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