President-elect Trump Faces GOP Legislative Challenges

President-elect Donald Trump is facing challenges in unifying Republican lawmakers around his legislative agenda as he prepares to take office. Despite a meeting on Capitol Hill with GOP senators, there remains no consensus on whether to pursue a one-bill or two-bill strategy for his legislative priorities, such as tax cuts and border security. The House Freedom Caucus and other Republicans are divided, with some endorsing alternative candidates and resisting Trump's legislative approach. Trump's strategy to bundle major goals into a single budget bill is contentious, as previous attempts like Biden's Build Back Better plan faced significant obstacles. Meanwhile, Trump has been engaging with international diplomats and showing a more attentive demeanor, contrasting with his earlier reputation. Additionally, concerns about an emerging oligarchy around Trump's administration are drawing parallels to historical political dynamics in the U.S.