For President Donald Trump, this week stands to be not only one of the most consequential of his presidency on the international stage, but also perhaps in domestic policy as well. Much political attention has been focused in recent days on Trump's decision to strike nuclear sites in Iran.

But over the past week, Elizabeth MacDonough, the quietly powerful Senate parliamentarian, may have had more influence over Donald Trump’s legislative agenda than anyone else in Washington. After meeting with Republicans and Democrats behind closed doors,

Provisions related to food aid and the consumer-protection agency are set to get dropped from the final bill after “Byrd bath.”