Trump Megabill Faces Uphill Battle As House GOP Scrambles - The Source with Kaitlan Collins - Podcast on CNN Podcasts
Narrowly passing the Senate, President Trump's domestic policy bill is now in the hands of the House and there are signs of trouble ahead.
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