Top Republicans are throwing cold water on President Trump's push for a payroll tax cut in the next stimulus package, a GOP division that could further complicate what are expected to be contentious negotiations between both parties amid the pandemic
Washington Senate Republicans are pushing back against key White House priorities for the next economic recovery package, prompting top administration officials to move behind the scenes to shore up a growing split within the party over its response to a crisis that is dominating this election year.
Hot button issues -- including whether to include a payroll tax cut, ramp up funding for coronavirus testing and tie additional money for schools to reopening -- have opened up a divide between Senate Republicans and the Trump administration, complicating efforts to put up a united front by the party amid stiff Democratic opposition.
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