Trump, Senate Republicans Face Disagreements on Key Policy Issues

Why it matters locally: As federal legislative priorities face disagreement in Washington, New Hampshire residents may see potential impacts on areas such as healthcare funding and environmental regulations, depending on the policies at stake.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans confront ongoing disagreements regarding key legislative priorities as a congressional recess approaches. Lawmakers plan to begin the recess at the conclusion of the current week. Republicans in the Senate have identified multiple objectives they aim to achieve before the recess. However, they face challenges in aligning these goals with the White House's current positions.