Trump's dominance is eroding amid sinking approval, GOP dissent, legal risks, and affordability worries; reengaging to extend Obamacare subsidies could regain relevance and stabilize Republicans.
The Democrats Were Winning, But Trump's Cruelty Forced Their Hand
Democrats accepted a funding deal to end the shutdown, affordability emerged as a major political battleground, and competing Epstein document releases drove intense public scrutiny.