Two Democratic lawmakers broke with their party to support Republican-backed legislation, allowing GOP leaders to push forward key bills in a rare bipartisan move. The defections come just weeks after Democratic leaders struggled to maintain unity against the Republicans’ legislative priorities, deepening divisions within the caucus. The crossover has sparked frustration among fellow Democrats and raised fresh concerns about the party’s ability to coordinate opposition. With leadership under scrutiny, the vote underscores growing tensions over strategy and messaging in Congress.
A pair of centrist Democrats crossed the aisle on Tuesday to help GOP leaders advance a number of bills, marking the second time this month that Democratic leaders have failed to unite their caucus against the Republicans’ messaging agenda. The defections frustrated their fellow Democrats and are sure to raise new questions about how leaders...
