White House shake-up signals new effort after stalled agenda
Six months into his presidency Donald Trump replaces chief of staff Reince Priebus with Gen John Kelly in a bid to steady a fractured White House. Kelly faces pressure to curb drama and unify rival staffers while Republicans weigh blame for health care failure and ongoing disputes over policy and communications.
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GOP Senators Defeat Last-ditch ACA Repeal Effort
Republicans Collins Murkowski and McCain blocked a final repeal bill as Trump faced opposition from wavering senators. Murkowski stayed firm amid Trump attacks while McCain returned to Washington for the vote. The episode underscored intra party tensions as lawmakers balance policy goals with presidential friction.
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GOP fears political fallout after health care epic fail
Washington Republicans face a conservative backlash after the Senate failed to repeal the ACA. Activists warn the pledge must be revived or risk losses in 2018 elections. A Trump aligned PAC may target moderates like Barbara Comstock, while primary challenges loom in several districts.
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