Pakistan, June 7 -- US President Donald Trump is encountering increasing resistance from members of his own Republican Party as lawmakers become more willing to challenge key parts of his agenda. With midterm elections approaching, several Republicans appear increasingly focused on voter concerns in their states rather than maintaining complete alignment with the White House.

During the past week, Republican lawmakers in both the Senate and House opposed several administration-backed initiatives, including funding proposals linked to a White House ballroom project, an anti-weaponization fund and surveillance legislation. The House also approved a measure supporting aid to Ukraine and imposing additional sanctions on Russia despite Trump'...