Trump Gives Congress Plenty of Homework, But His Assignments Lack Detail

WASHINGTON — In Donald Trump’s White House, the art of the deal appears to give Congress lots of room to maneuver.Republicans were no doubt looking to the president to deliver marching orders Tuesday in his first address to a joint session of Congress. And while Trump offered a robust working agenda, he largely left lawmakers to fill in the specifics of the how, what and when.That was as true on tax policy as it was on health care or infrastructure."If we are guided by the well-being of American citizens, then I believe Republicans and Democrats can work together to achieve an outcome that has eluded our country for decades," he said in an appeal on immigration policy.Sticking closely to his scripted remarks, Trump ditched his blustering Twitter persona to give a measured speech that appealed to both his base and those on the fence. He backed down on none of his more contentious policies, even as he stressed more hopeful ambitions.Here are four key topics that Trump covered on Capitol Hill:  Continue reading...