Trump's iron grip on Republicans slipping as 'fear' of him diminishes: report

Trump's iron grip on Republicans slipping as 'fear' of him diminishes: report

Signs are emerging that some Republican lawmakers may be reasserting independence from President Donald Trump, challenging his dominance over the party and the legislative branch.Republicans have largely deferred to the president since his return to the White House, but recent pushback on key issues suggests potential cracks in Trump's control of the GOP congressional majority, reported NPR.Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) publicly criticized the Pentago…