President Trump signs an executive order on reorganizing the executive branch on March 13, one of the accomplishments the White House cites from his first 100 days. And by Wednesday, the White House plans to unveil its tax plan, which would cut the corporate tax rate drastically, to 15 percent. Yet the kinetic energy emanating from the West Wing, which at times borders on frenetic, reveals a White House eager to cross the threshold with some tangible wins. The confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch is one of President Trump’s signature achievements so far amid a series of setbacks. White House officials and several Republican lawmakers said Tuesday that they were nearing a deal to try again, though details were sparse.

Source: Washington Post April 25, 2017 23:38 UTC