Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, argued that she supported the big-ticket items in Trump's bill, but that as time goes on, Congress could face "tremendous pressure" to address steep Medicaid cuts.
Capitol Hill tensions rise as lawmakers debate government funding and security measures following Charlie Kirk's death, with shutdown looming Sept. 30.
The House passed the GOP-led Stop Illegal Entry Act, raising criminal penalties for illegal immigrants, with nearly 200 Democrats voting against the bill.
Trump criticized Hochul's backing of NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani and hinted at restricting federal funding if the democratic socialist wins.
Neither Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., nor House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., have backed New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani.
The House Republican campaign arm is targeting Democrats in 25 swing districts with a new ad blitz pressuring them to vote against shutting down the government at the end of this month.
Rep. Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2005, will not seek re-election in 2026.