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Podcast: In Congress, GOP at a Legislative Standstill

The Big Story, Episode 56

By David Hawkings, Lindsey McPherson and Niels Lesniewski
Posted May 31, 2017 at 3:23pm

Even with the first all-Republican government in a decade, Congress has yet to send any meaningful legislation to President Donald Trump, say CQ Roll Call congressional leadership reporters Niels Lesniewski and Lindsey McPherson. They explain why health care, taxes, the budget and confirmations will likely remain stuck at least through the summer.

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