With more than five months remaining until the U.S. midterm election day, Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress are entering a critical phase—yet trust between the White House and Senate Republicans has hit an all-time low. On one hand, Trump is mired in peace negotiations with Iran and a stalemate in Middle East affairs; on the other, he continues to pressure Congress on domestic political issues, including challenging incumbent Republican lawmakers, pushing for his portrait to appear on a $250 U.S. bill, and attempting to drastically rewrite election rules. This week, House Democrats will push for a vote on war powers regarding Iran and Lebanon, forcing vulnerable Republican districts to reiterate their support for Trump. Meanwhile, Congress will also focus on a petition vote aimed at removing barriers to Ukraine aid, as well as key primary elections in California, Iowa, and other states.
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