Trump Suffers 7 GOP Defections and a Rate Hike in Week of Authority Setbacks
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Updated · CNN · Sep 16
Trump Suffers 7 GOP Defections and a Rate Hike in Week of Authority Setbacks
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Sep 16
Summary
Seven House Republicans backed a measure requiring Donald Trump to end the Iran war, the sharpest new sign that his grip on the GOP is weakening ahead of the midterms.
A 3.75%-4% Fed benchmark after Kevin Warsh's rate hike added another rebuke, defying Trump's demand for 1% rates and underscoring limits on his influence over institutions.
The Supreme Court also blocked Trump's push to restrict mail-in voting, and a lower court again frustrated his Kennedy Center plans, extending a run of legal setbacks.
Capitol Hill Republicans have also cooled on Trump's proposed $5,000 payment to every American, while Mike Johnson sent the House home early to avoid an impeachment vote on Pete Hegseth.
Abroad, Canada's pursuit of EU associate membership and Houthi gains near Bab al-Mandeb reinforced the broader picture of a presidency facing resistance at home and erosion of leverage overseas.