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Congress in Turmoil: Republicans Clash Over Trump's Agenda

7/20/2025

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Tensions are boiling over in Congress as Republicans rally behind President Trump's agenda, igniting fierce clashes among lawmakers. Shouting matches and dramatic committee walkouts have become the norm, leaving exhausted leaders scrambling to finish their work. Veteran politicians lament the unprecedented dysfunction and hostility now gripping Capitol Hill, marking a tumultuous chapter in American politics.

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Tensions are boiling over in Congress as Republicans rally behind President Trump's agenda, igniting fierce clashes among lawmakers. Shouting matches and dramatic committee walkouts have become the norm, leaving exhausted leaders scrambling to finish their work. Veteran politicians lament the unprecedented dysfunction and hostility now gripping Capitol Hill, marking a tumultuous chapter in American politics.