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Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Ballroom Hits a Wall as Republicans Admit There’s No Appetite for the Billion-Dollar Boondoggle

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana says the money is officially out, at least for now.

The Mary Sue · May 22

‘There’s always a consequence’: Donald Trump targets yet another Republican, and GOP is terrified of the problems this will cause

“It just kind of felt like he was working against his own team.”

We Got This Covered · May 22

Reconciliation bill punted until after Memorial Day recess

Congressional leaders are closing up shop for the week without voting on their long-sought immigration budget bill, as Senate Republicans struggled to agree on legislative text amid an 11th-hour fight over a new Justice Department “anti-weaponization” fund. While Republican leaders had hoped to push the bill through both chambers on strictly…

Roll Call · May 21

Trump’s elections revenge crusade just saddled him with some crucial Republican foes in Congress

ANALYSIS: Trump is poking the bear in the Senate, where Republicans added to his burn list are flexing their power, writes John Bowden. And, as Thomas Massie reminded after his loss Tuesday night, they have seven more months to do so

The Independent UK · May 20

Ken Paxton for the Win? Senate Republicans Openly Seething After Trump Snubbed 20-Year Veteran John Cornyn in Texas

Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate runoff has caused Republican tensions, potentially aiding Democrats in a seat they've long pursued.

International Business Times UK · May 20

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

Republicans are facing internal party opposition to a one billion dollar White House security funding plan. This proposal includes money for the president's new ballroom. Several Republican senators question the cost amid economic concerns for citizens. The White House and Secret Service are pushing for the funds. Discussions continue to…

The Economic Times · May 20

Texas' Ken Paxton Was Impeached By His Own Party for Corruption: Trump Endorsed Him for the Senate

The Republican primary runoff is scheduled for May 2026. The winner will face Democratic candidate James Talarico in November.

Latin Times · May 19

Trump endorses scandal-ridden Ken Paxton in dagger to Cornyn’s Texas reelection bid over longstanding grudge

Trump’s endorsement of Paxton marks second move against sitting GOP senators in 2026 midterms cycle

The Independent UK · May 19

‘Redraft. Refine. Resubmit.’: Senate GOP is desperately trying to find a way to dodge Dona Trump’s biggest priority

No points for guessing who is probably not happy.

We Got This Covered · May 19

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Senate GOP runoff

The development, coming partway through early voting, is a searing blow for John Cornyn, who finished first in the March runoff but was unable to convince Trump to endorse him.

The Texas Tribune · May 19