As Trump flexes his muscle on the campaign trail, he faces rare setbacks on Capitol Hill: From the Politics Desk
President Trump is experiencing challenges in Congress despite his recent successes on the campaign trail. He has ousted two lawmakers who opposed him, but this has not helped his legislative agenda, which remains uncertain. Additionally, Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation from her role as director of national intelligence to support her husband during his illness.
- ▪Trump has reinforced his influence with Republican voters by ousting two lawmakers who crossed him.
- ▪Despite his campaign successes, Trump's legislative agenda faces significant opposition in Congress.
- ▪Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her position to support her husband during his cancer diagnosis.
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From the Politics DeskAs Trump flexes his muscle on the campaign trail, he faces rare setbacks on Capitol Hill: From the Politics DeskPlus, Tulsi Gabbard becomes the fourth Cabinet official to depart the Trump administration this term. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTrump may need to ‘personally’ get involved to fix rift with Senate Republicans: Analysis17:07Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 22, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.In today’s…
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