Happy Thursday! President Donald Trump is actively monitoring his standing among Senate Republicans as the impeachment inquiry heats up. As the prospect of an impeachment trial becomes ever-more likely, Trump is turning on anyone who criticizes him — and lavishing his defenders with praise. It’s a strategy Trump has long deployed but is becoming more crucial as he relies on Senate Republicans to keep him in office. [Politico]
Topping the news: Utah tax reform leaders are seeking to reinstate the full sales tax on food despite the burdensome impact to the state’s lower-income residents.