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GOP Splits Narrowly Harden Stance on Iran War Powers under Trump Pressure
politics16 days ago

GOP Splits Narrowly Harden Stance on Iran War Powers under Trump Pressure

Senate Republicans, under pressure from Trump after opposing his Iran war, held a late-night vote to reject a war-powers resolution that had passed earlier. Cassidy faced a briefing at the White House, then voted against a nearly identical measure, while Rand Paul again voted 'present.' The measure failed 47-50-1, underscoring ongoing GOP divisions as lawmakers head into a recess and Trump delays a housing bill while pressing a voter-proof-of-citizenship measure.

via NBC4 Washington|
#bill-cassidy#iran-war-powers#politics
GOP Distances Itself From Trump's DC Vanity Projects Ahead of Midterms
politics1 month ago

GOP Distances Itself From Trump's DC Vanity Projects Ahead of Midterms

Republicans are pushing back on Trump’s Washington, D.C. vanity projects — including the White House ballroom, a triumphal arch, and Reflecting Pool upgrades — citing skyrocketing costs and optics ahead of the 2026 midterms; costs have ballooned from about $200 million to $400 million, with some proposing up to $1 billion for security and upgrades, while more than a dozen Senate Republicans voted against the ballroom and a federal judge paused construction; Trump meanwhile says he doesn’t care about the midterms.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-j-trump#politics#republicans
politics1 month ago

GOP Says DOJ Bulwark Fund Is Off the Table as Immigration Bill Stalls

House Speaker Mike Johnson says the DOJ’s controversial Anti-Weaponization Fund and related White House ballroom security funding are off the table for the stalled immigration-enforcement package, as Republicans await acting AG Todd Blanche’s testimony to settle doubts and weigh amendments or a potential ban to revive the bill amid Senate opposition.

via Politico|
#anti-weaponization-fund#immigration-enforcement-bill#mike-johnson
politics1 month ago

Capitol clash over $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' sparks call for explicit renunciation as immigration bill stalls

GOP lawmakers press Acting AG Todd Blanche and DHS Secretary Mullin to explicitly reject the proposed $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' as they seek to move a stalled immigration-enforcement package; the DOJ said it will pause payouts consistent with a court ruling, but Republican leaders remain wary and could attach language or vote on amendments. The fight over the fund risks sinking the broader bill, while a Koch-affiliated PAC is launching $6.3 million in Senate ads to emphasize cost concerns in battleground races.

via Politico|
#anti-weaponization-fund#capitol-hill#immigration-enforcement
politics1 month ago

Senate GOP scrutiny intensifies over DOJ anti-weaponization fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will meet with Senate Republicans to discuss the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund amid GOP efforts to curb or block it as they push a reconciliation package with immigration enforcement provisions; meanwhile, the House weighs delaying votes to Memorial Day and Democrats plan amendments targeting the fund and other Trump-related issues.

via Politico|
#anti-weaponization-fund#immigration-funding#politics
GOP blocks bid to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers, for the fourth time
politics2 months ago

GOP blocks bid to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers, for the fourth time

Senate Republicans blocked Democrats’ bid to curb President Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran, voting 52-47 in a largely party-line split; Rand Paul joined Democrats in supporting the measure, while John Fetterman was the lone Democrat in opposition, marking the fourth consecutive defeat for efforts to reassert Congress’s war powers as the Iran conflict drags into its second month and ceases-fire tensions and stalled talks cloud the next steps.

via The New York Times|
#iran-war-powers#john-fetterman#politics
politics8 months ago

Military Pay Delays Persist Amid Government Shutdown

Vance assured that troops will receive their paychecks this week amid ongoing government shutdown negotiations, while the White House explores options to fund food assistance programs like SNAP, which are running out of cash. The discussions also involved Senate Republicans urging unity to pressure Democrats into reopening the government, with some focus on broader funding issues and policy debates such as beef imports from Argentina.

via Politico|
#food-assistance#government-shutdown#military-pay
Vance Engages Senate Republicans Amid Ongoing Tariff and Shutdown Debates
politics8 months ago

Vance Engages Senate Republicans Amid Ongoing Tariff and Shutdown Debates

The ongoing government shutdown, now the second-longest in history, continues with no resolution in sight, as Senate Republicans and Democrats trade blame. Vice President JD Vance is set to meet with Senate Republicans to discuss tariffs, amid ongoing debates over funding measures for federal workers and programs like SNAP, which faces an imminent halt. Community efforts like the World Central Kitchen are providing aid to furloughed workers, highlighting the human impact of the shutdown.

via CBS News|
#federal-workers#government-shutdown#politics