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Trump clashes with Republicans in testy Capitol visit

US President Donald Trump scrapped a signing ceremony for a critical housing bill in an effort to force Congress into passing reforms that would impose strict new limits on elections

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump jolted Republicans during a fiery appearance at the US Capitol on Wednesday, scrapping a housing bill signing ceremony and clashing behind closed doors with a party rebel who challenged him over the Iran war.

Trump had been expected to sign the bipartisan housing affordability package at a high-profile event, giving Republicans a chance to tout action on one of voters' biggest economic concerns ahead of November's midterm elections.

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