House Speaker Mike Johnson often likens himself to a quarterback with President-elect Donald Trump as the coach, directing their legislative priorities as Republicans assume power in Washington. However, as Trump prepares to meet with GOP senators, Republicans face a quandary: how to proceed when the coach alters the game plan?
Trump's shifting stance on the best strategy for advancing the party's legislative agenda has left Republicans grappling with key issues such as tax cuts, border security, immigration enforcement, and energy policies. House Republicans advocate for a single comprehensive bill, while Senate leaders propose at least two separate bills.
