Trump begins second 100 days held hostage by Republican Congress

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Washington Examiner

President Trump begins his second 100 days with major campaign promises held hostage by a stubborn Republican Congress even as GOP voters show faith in his leadership.

The repeal of Obamacare was on life support after legislation pushed by the White House was shelved Friday for a second time in weeks amid Republican opposition in the House. The logjam denied the president a key legislative victory in his first 100 days.

The prospects for tax reform were equally uncertain after Republicans two days earlier announced opposition to critical elements of Trump's blueprint. The president was even denied money for construction of a wall along the Southern border in a must-pass spending bill.

The roadblocks have materialized because Republicans in Congress feel empowered to assert independence from Trump on issues of disagreement. That's despite the president receiving high job approval ratings from the Republican voters who elected him.

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Paul Ryan's speedbumps on the Trump express.