07-23-2020

Tensions among congressional Republicans fueled by the party's diminishing electoral fortunes broke out into the open this week - as GOP lawmakers sparred over the shape of the next coronavirus aid package, how vigorously to stand behind President Trump.

President Donald Trump's relentless efforts to sow doubts about the legitimacy of this year's election are forcing both parties to reckon with the possibility that he may dispute the result in November if he loses - leading to an unprecedented test of American democracy.