Trump Unleashes Tariff Tensions, Faces Congressional Pushback

President Trump has been making waves in Washington this week, from withdrawing his endorsement of a Republican congressman to issuing new tariff orders that have drawn broad criticism. The moves have sparked a backlash from lawmakers, with some predicting that the tariffs will be defeated in Congress.

The tariff tensions began when Trump withdrew his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) over what he called a "lack of support" for his sweeping tariff agenda. Trump announced that he would instead endorse Hurd's challenger in the upcoming GOP primary. The move was seen as a warning shot to other lawmakers who may be wavering in their support for the president's trade policies.

But Trump's tariff orders may face an even bigger challenge in Congress, where lawmakers from both parties have expressed opposition to the measures. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) told CNN that Congress is sure to challenge the new tariffs and signaled confidence that they will be defeated. "I think it's going to be a tough sell," Bacon said. "I think we'll have a lot of pushback from both sides of the aisle."

The tariff orders come as the Trump administration is also facing pressure on other fronts. The Education Department has released guidance to universities aimed at reducing student loan default rates, which are set to change this summer. Advocates have expressed concerns that the changes could hurt borrowers, and the department's move is seen as an effort to pressure schools to take action.

Meanwhile, a new bipartisan coalition has formed in Washington, but it's not the kind of coalition that many had been hoping for. The Burn-It-Down Coalition, made up of lawmakers from the extreme left and right, is pushing a radical agenda that includes anti-Semitic and anti-free speech measures. The coalition's formation has sparked concern among moderates and centrists, who fear that it could further polarize an already divided country.

In other news, Trump has approved a request for federal assistance in response to the massive sewage spill along the Potomac River. The spill has raised concerns about public health and the environment, and the administration's move is seen as a necessary step to address the crisis.

As the week draws to a close, it's clear that Trump's tariff orders will be a major focus of attention in the coming days. With Congress poised to challenge the measures and a new bipartisan coalition pushing a radical agenda, the president's policies are facing significant pushback from all sides.