The president's announcement declared the bill to be "of minor importance" at the same time that House Republican leaders were heralding it as a major accomplishment.
The primary victories of leftist Democratic congressional candidates in New York came as some leaders were urging the party to move to the center to broaden its appeal.
Pro-Israel leaders in New York expressed alarm at the primary victories of three Democratic candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Progressive Jewish groups celebrated.
Darializa Avila Chevalier's questionable social media history and outlier politics are already being highlighted by Republican leaders as they look to November.
