Politics

Political strategist on how Trump's personal grievances could affect the GOP

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with political strategist and former senior Republican congressional adviser Rina Shah about how President Trump's personal grievances and projects are affecting the chances of GOP candidates in the upcoming election.

By Staff Reports. Updated October 13, 2026

The U.S. Capitol building at dusk — The U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Officials familiar with the discussions said negotiations continued through the evening, with several provisions still under review by committee staff.