Democrats have long been known as a party of diverse views, but now Republicans may be experiencing their own big-tent era under Donald Trump, leading to internal conflicts over policy and power. With traditional Republicans largely converted to Trump’s movement, disagreements have arisen over issues like military threats, tariffs, and abortion rights. Trump’s broader coalition presents challenges in maintaining support while implementing conservative policies, such as ending birthright citizenship and banning abortion. The party faces tests on issues like Dreamers’ citizenship and passing a tax bill to stimulate the economy, as Trump’s slim majority in Congress leaves little room for dissent.
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Donald Trump has begun signing slew of executive orders on Day 1 – Chicago Tribune
President Donald Trump began his term with a flurry of executive actions, repealing Biden's orders, withdrawing from the Paris climate accords, freezing new federal regulations, and directing federal law enforcement to cease investigations of Trump supporters. Trump has more orders pending, including ending diversity funding, cracking down on border crossings, and easing oil production regulations. Additional plans include renaming the Gulf of Mexico and tightening border security measures, such as declaring a national emergency and...
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