His political vitality within his party - counted upon by Republicans who fear primary challenges in next year's midterm elections - suddenly stands in question, as neither his vocal campaigning nor millions of dollars from the Republican establishment could save Strange from defeat by insurgent challenger Roy Moore. Trump's legislative agenda lies in tatters, as Senate Republicans failed again this week to rally around legislation that would gut former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. He is also increasingly under siege by members of both parties for his administration's response to Hurricane Maria, which has left Puerto Rico devastated and begging for help from Washington.