Trump, Senate Republicans Face Disagreements on Key Policy Issues

Why it matters locally: Potential delays or changes to federal legislative priorities could impact various federal programs and funding streams that South Dakota relies on, though the specific policy issues are not detailed in this report.

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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.