Republicans Debate Direction After Midterm Losses With Trump in White House

Republican midterm losses have prompted calls for moderation and internal change, with Trump still in the White House complicating those efforts.

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Republicans Debate Direction After Midterm Losses With Trump in White House

Republicans faced their greatest uncertainty in years after last week’s midterm election losses, with some in the party urging a more moderate course and an internal shake-up.

Those calls face a difficult path with President Trump still in the White House. As Republicans assign blame for the losses, Trump does not appear receptive to demands for change.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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