Senate GOP frustrations grow as Trump blocks Republican victories

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Senate GOP frustrations grow as Trump blocks Republican victories

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Frustrations among Senate Republicans are increasing as President Trump blocks several initiatives, including the reauthorization of a surveillance law important for intelligence operations. The need for bipartisan support complicates legislative progress amid political tensions.

Republican senators are growing tired of the White House throwing curveballs into things they want to get done.Β  For example, many Republican senators want a now-lapsed surveillance law that allows intelligence agencies to spy on foreign threats to be reauthorized. The problem? They need Democratic support to overcome a filibuster in the Senate. President Trump…

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