House Speaker Paul Ryan has begun telling confidants that he wants to end his standoff with Donald Trump in part he’s worried the split has sharpened divisions in the Republican Party, They remain deeply divided over major policy issues particularly free trade and immigration The pair met only once in person during the standoff on May 12. But behind the scenes over the past two weeks there have been a series of meetings between Ryan and Trump aides on policy issues that could clear the way for Ryan’s endorsement
