Republicans squirm as Trump pursues legacy, control and revenge
GOP lawmakers fear a self-interested president is needlessly risking their party’s majorities.
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Republicans come to grips with midterm reality: Trump won’t be doing them any favors
GOP lawmakers fear a self-interested president is needlessly risking their party’s majorities.
Trump taunts Fox News reporter over lawmaker fiancé’s voting record
President Trump taunted a Fox News reporter on Wednesday over her relationship with a Republican congressman and his record of breaking with the president on key votes. In a gaggle with reporters, Trump responded to an unrelated question by taking a personal jab at Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, who announced her…
Ballroom won’t be funded after Senate GOP drops $1 billion Trump security request
Multiple Republican senators objected to sending taxpayer dollars to the president’s East Wing revamp.
Senators consider taking legislative action on prediction markets
Lawmakers might, however, encounter opposition from industry heavyweights who don’t want more regulation.
House Republican: ‘We’re gonna kill’ Trump’s nearly $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
A $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund created by the Trump administration this week for individuals who believe they have been unfairly targeted by the federal government is facing some resistance from congressional Republicans. “We’re gonna try to kill it,” Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) told reporters on Wednesday, adding that legislative options were being explored. “We’re… Original
Senate GOP drops ballroom funding from immigration bill
Multiple Republican senators objected to sending taxpayer dollars to the president’s East Wing revamp.