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For a moment, it seemed like President Donald Trump was trying to make amends with Congress after a string of his decisions angered Republicans and jeopardized their majorities. He reluctantly endorsed Rep. Randy Feenstra in his gubernatorial run in Iowa—a race that Republicans believe could help the party win the state’s competitive House and Senate races. Trump also signaled that the Justice Department will drop his $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund along with his demand that Congress pass $1 billion for his ballroom, both of which caused Republican mini-revolts.
