This week exposed the extent, and also the limits, of President Donald Trump’s power over congressional Republicans.
High-stakes votes in the House and Senate yesterday were litmus tests for how much GOP lawmakers will dare to counter the president. The results showed that while some Republicans are willing to push back on Trump (and pay the price for it), they largely fall in line in the end.
The day started with the Senate rebuking Trump by advancing a measure to block military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization. It’s a largely symbolic effort that will be back ...