Congressional Republicans distance from Trump on policy as midterm anxiety grows

Congressional Republicans are increasingly breaking with President Trump on foreign policy and economic issues, notably on a proposed diesel export ban, as they seek to protect their majorities. Trump's rare reversal on the export ban signals responsiveness to intra-party pressure, but the broader distancing reflects election-year anxiety rather than a full revolt. The shift could signal policy volatility and intra-party friction ahead of the midterms.