Donald Trump tries to win over congressional Republicans as lawmakers return to work this week facing some major unfinished business, including negotiations on biotech food labeling.

 

With Trump having disposed of his remaining GOP challengers last week, Republicans now face questions about whether and how closely to align themselves with Trump and how to address sharp policy differences on trade and other issues.

 

Trump has meetings planned Thursday with the House GOP leadership and then separately with Speaker Paul Ryan and the chairman of the Republican National Committee, Reince Priebus. The meetings are intended “to begin a discussion about the kind of Republican principles and ideas that can win the support of the American people this November,” according to Ryan's office.

 

Even without the distraction of the presidential race, a tight legislative schedule between now and the political conventions in July, plus the August recess, already leaves lawmakers with major scheduling challenges.

 

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