"Trump's Midterm Snubs Leave GOP Incumbents Feeling Betrayed, Threatening to Upend Party's Agenda. As the Republican Party gears up for a busy legislative session, a growing number of incumbents who were overlooked by President Trump in the midterms are signaling a willingness to break with the president's agenda, creating a potentially volatile situation for party leaders. With key bills on immigration enforcement and other issues on the table, these disaffected lawmakers are poised to challenge the party's traditional loyalty to Trump, potentially upending the GOP's plans for the weeks ahead. The implications for the party's ability to pass legislation and maintain unity are significant, as these dissident lawmakers seek to assert their independence and shape the party's direction in the post-midterm era."
Republican incumbents who were snubbed by President Trump in the midterms are increasingly signaling they will take a more independent approach to his agenda, creating fresh challenges for GOP leaders as they race to notch a series of legislative victories in the weeks ahead. Republicans are looking to pass an immigration enforcement funding package, secure...