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Former President George W. Bush and Sen. John Cornyn hosted a Dallas fundraiser for six Republican Senate candidates, notably excluding Texas nominee Ken Paxton. The event supported the 'Maintain the Majority' committee, highlighting a rift between establishment Republicans and Trump-aligned figures. While Paxton lacks establishment backing, he benefits from massive outside spending from Trump-aligned super PACs.
Republican lawmakers urge the DOJ to explicitly renounce the $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' as the department retreats from the program, arguing the latest statement doesn’t satisfy concerns that the fund could be used for Jan. 6 prosecutions. With a court injunction in place and the immigration-enforcement bill stuck in limbo, GOP leaders warn of a possible veto and seek stronger guardrails or a ban, while some House Republicans explore language to kill the fund entirely.
Four Republican senators publicly oppose funding for the White House East Wing ballroom as part of the immigration-enforcement bill, with others privately opposed; some urge removing or shrinking the $1 billion Secret Service line-item, while Democrats oppose the package overall. The White House has briefed lawmakers, and leaders aim to vote before Memorial Day recess, potentially stripping the provision if needed.
Kari Lake, a Republican candidate running for Senate in Arizona, is attempting to court moderate Republicans and broaden her base after a divisive and controversial campaign for governor. However, her efforts to reach out to former rivals and party members have been met with skepticism due to her refusal to acknowledge her electoral loss and her past attacks on fellow Republicans. Some Republicans fear that her ongoing legal battle and conspiracy theories surrounding the 2020 election may harm her chances of winning over moderate voters. National Republicans are cautiously observing her campaign and waiting to see if she can appeal to voters before providing significant support.