GOP’s ‘big fold’ now a habit: report

Congressional Republicans are again facing scrutiny for what is being described as their increasingly familiar political routine: fiery opposition followed by quiet surrender – especially when President Donald Trump is involved.

In a deep dive Thursday night, Politico spotlighted what it called “the GOP’s big fold.” The latest example was on full display in recent days as the House narrowly passed Trump’s massive spending bill. Just hours before the Republican victory, conservative hardliners blasted the Senate’s changes.