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Eight Senate Republicans broke ranks this week. John Cornyn, spurned by Trump in his primary, didn’t.

The Texas senator’s defeat to Ken Paxton sparked talk he’d join the “YOLO Caucus” of Republicans defecting from Donald Trump. This week, he sided with Senate GOP leadership on every key vote.

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US Senate passes new funds for ICE and Border Patrol

Senators have approved funding for US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown after hours of arguing over his controversial "anti-weaponisation" fund.

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Senate rejects first effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8 billion settlement fund

Senate Republicans are facing challenges in passing funding for President Donald Trump's immigration agencies. Democrats are pushing for votes on various issues, including a settlement fund. Internal Republican disagreements are also surfacing. The bill aims to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years. Republicans are trying to pass the…

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Senate Republicans narrowly block bid to bar Trump’s $1.8bn fund to pay allies

Three GOP senators join Democrats as dispute over proposed payouts exposes party divisions

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At the Races: Tricks of the trade

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Democrats are sounding the alarm on mystery super PACs with ties to Republicans that…

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Five Below Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) reported a sharply stronger first quarter than management expected, with executives pointing to broad traffic gains, social-media-driven merchandising, new store growth and higher tax refunds as key contributors. Chief Executive Officer Winnie Park said the quarter reflecte

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Republicans balk at Trump’s attempt to appoint a MAGA enforcer to lead National Intelligence

ANALYSIS: Trump’s cold reception comes after the GOP killed his ‘slush fund’ and angered plenty in the Senate Republican conference, Eric Garcia writes

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Double vision: Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a challenge from a familiar-sounding rival – Dan Sullivan

The National Republican Senatorial Committee accused Democrats of planting a candidate with the same name to throw off voters

The Independent UK

Alaska senator who backed Trump’s Iran war is now begging for money to help pay for his gas

The GOP lawmaker’s request came in a fundraising email with the subject line: ‘Alaska needs you!!’

The Independent UK

It's Not Just ICE Stockpiling Weapons—the IRS, EPA, and Other Feds Are Arming Up Too

An armed IRS agent roaming the streets should send shivers down the spine of any freedom-loving American.

Reason

The most vulnerable senators of 2026, less than 6 months before Election Day

Just six months ago, the prospect of winning the Senate majority seemed far outside of Democrats’ grasp. The party was coming off steep 2024 losses, and the path to netting the four seats needed to win control of the chamber wound through several deeply Republican states. But Democrats now say…

Roll Call

Step off, Chuck! Democrats stunningly warn Schumer to stay out of races after Maine Mills meltdown

ANALYSIS: ‘The Democratic establishment is completely disconnected from where Democratic voters are,’ one strategist told Eric Garcia, after the rebuke to the seemingly out-of-touch 75-year-old Senate minority leader

The Independent UK

'This Needs to Be Done:' GOP Back £70Bn 'Go-It-Alone' Plan Funding ICE, Border Patrol to Bypass Democrats

Senate Republicans advance a $70B immigration enforcement plan via budget reconciliation, bypassing Democrats and deepening divisions as border security takes priority over bipartisanship.

International Business Times UK

Democratic candidates start 2026 with a fundraising bang

Money continued to flow as the midterm election year kicked off. Fundraising reports covering the first three months of the year show that it was a fruitful first quarter for many congressional candidates, with a handful of Senate hopefuls reporting eight-figure hauls and some House candidates surpassing the $2 million…

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The Senate still wants candy

No golden ticket is required to take a seat in the sweet spot in the Senate: the famous “candy desk.” But with Sen. Markwayne Mullin soon vacating it to lead the Department of Homeland Security, questions are swirling over who the chamber’s new candy maestro will be. The tradition began…

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Former Rep. Mary Peltola enters Alaska Senate race in boost to Democrats

Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola launched a run for Senate in Alaska on Monday, challenging Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan.

Roll Call

At the Races: Of voters and Venezuela - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Venezuela and more campaign announcements.

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Why the potential return of a popular Alaska congresswoman could spell doom for Senate Republicans

ANALYSIS: Mary Peltola’s bid for Senate in Alaska could put Lisa Murkowski, the state’s independent-leaning Republican senator, in an awkward position while giving Democrats a major opportunity, writes John Bowden

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Looming federal cuts could devastate Alaska’s fight against overdose deaths

Law enforcement and public health experts worry that potential cuts to resources that save lives and stop the flow of drugs into the state could raise overdose deaths

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SASC Republicans gripe about spotty Pentagon communication - Roll Call

Republicans on a Senate panel repeatedly voiced frustration with a lack of information coming from the Pentagon at a hearing Tuesday.

Roll Call

Senate votes to vacate Biden rule on Alaska petroleum reserve - Roll Call

The Biden administration in 2022 finalized a record of decision that would close off 11 million acres in the reserve to oil and gas leasing.

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Bills to pay federal workers stall, but senators ready to compromise - Roll Call

The Senate blocked dueling bills to pay federal workers during the partial government shutdown, but a compromise could be in the works.

Roll Call

Both parties try to win the ‘blame game’ as government shutdown hits nation - Roll Call

The government shutdown comes over a year before the midterm elections and prompted quite the blame game between Democrats and Republicans.

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GOP leaders try to quell stopgap concerns as House vote nears - Roll Call

The assassination of Charlie Kirk spurred intense negotiations on how much more should be appropriated to help protect public officials.

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‘We’ll go nuts’: Trump allies threaten political blowup if Senate GOP doesn’t pass his $9.4 billion spending cuts

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