Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), chairman of the Freedom Caucus. “Democrats are smiling in D.C. that the Freedom Caucus, with the help of Club For Growth and Heritage, have saved Planned Parenthood& Ocare!” Trump tweeted Sunday morning. Democrats are smiling in D.C. that the Freedom Caucus, with the help of Club For Growth and Heritage, have saved Planned Parenthood & Ocare! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 26, 2017Asked about the tweet on the Sunday news shows, two Freedom Caucus members appeared set on avoiding a confrontation with the president. The Freedom Caucus wanted to amend the bill so that it would go even further in ending key provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

Source: Washington Post March 26, 2017 14:24 UTC