President Trump is testing pressure points within the GOP with a series of particularly bold moves that have shown just where some Republicans are willing to draw a line on certain issues.

Farm state Republicans have expressed concern about Trump’s idea to import beef from Argentina as U.S. cattle ranchers face economic headwinds.

Meanwhile, New York Republicans pushed back on the decision to pardon disgraced former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who was serving time in prison on fraud charges. And others in the president’s party have expressed unease with Trump’s talk of a massive settlement with his own Justice Department stemming from past investigations into his conduct.

Trump and Republicans have largely been united on their messaging around the government shutdown, arguing any negotiations with Democrats will only happen after the government is reopened. The president’s approval rating has actually ticked up slightly during the shutdown as it nears one month.

But at the same time, Trump is also putting Republicans in uncomfortable positions, including his sidelining of a deferential GOP-majority in Congress to implement much of his........

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