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Trump Pushes GOP Flexibility on Hyde Amendment Amid Midterms

1/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to be flexible on the Hyde Amendment.
He proposed direct payments to consumers instead of funding insurance companies.
Conservative factions within the GOP criticized the approach, fearing abortion concessions could alienate core voters.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said navigating Hyde Amendment issues would be challenging in potential legislation amid the midterm cycle.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to be flexible on the Hyde Amendment.
He proposed direct payments to consumers instead of funding insurance companies.
Conservative factions within the GOP criticized the approach, fearing abortion concessions could alienate core voters.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said navigating Hyde Amendment issues would be challenging in potential legislation amid the midterm cycle.