The Republican Party is experiencing internal division as it enters a midterm election year under Donald Trump’s continued influence. A significant group of House Republicans defied party leadership by joining Democrats to pass a bill extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. Meanwhile, Trump’s foreign policy focus has shifted toward renewed interests in Greenland and a hardline stance on Venezuela, which has sparked varied reactions within his own party. These fractures highlight a growing tension between Trump’s loyal base and GOP members seeking bipartisan compromises on domestic issues like healthcare.
Date: January 10, 2026. Source: apnews.com