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The warring tribes within the Republican party – and how their differences could sink Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

ANALYSIS: The GOP is all on board for Medicaid work requirements. Beyond that, there’s little unity yet, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Republicans approve bill to make Trump’s Gulf of America official

The bill was introduced by Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in January

The Independent UK

The 10 most vulnerable House members of 2026

CQ Roll Call's inaugural list of the most vulnerable House members of the 2026 election cycle features five Republicans and five Democrats.

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House GOP drops some Medicaid cuts from reconciliation plan - Roll Call

Republicans will have to find a way make up for hundreds of billions in potential Medicaid cuts that leaders appeared to rule out Tuesday.

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The GOP's 'Big Beautiful Bill' is Facing Major Hurdles as Some Members Seek to Cut Medicaid Funding

Some GOP Congress-members are worried potential cuts to Medicaid could hurt them politically, presenting another obstacle in the massive legislation.

Latin Times

Democrats target vulnerable Republicans over plan to cut social safety net

DNC to campaign against Trump’s ‘one, beautiful bill’ to reduce public spending by at least $1.5tn to pay for tax cuts

The Guardian - UK

‘None of this is based in reality’: Hegseth blames fired staffers for leaks and trying to sabotage Trump’s agenda

Hegseth appeared on Fox & Friends to address the latest Signal scandal as Trump continues to stand by him

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First House Republican calls for Pete Hegseth to be fired in the wake of Signalgate 2.0

Nebraska Representative Don Bacon delcares the Pentagon chief ‘has failed at operational security’

The Independent UK

Trump says Hegseth is ‘doing a great job’ despite reports of second Signal chat

US president dismisses criticism of defense secretary sharing information on strikes in Yemen to his family

The Guardian - US

First Republican Lawmaker Suggests Hegseth Be Removed As Secretary Of Defense: 'I Like Him On Fox'

Rep. Don Bacon became the first Republican elected official to call for the dismissal of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, describing him as an "amateur person."

Latin Times

At the Races: Only the young - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including primary challenges and fundraising reports.

Roll Call

List Of Republicans Rebelling Against Trump Tariffs Grows With New House Bill

A Lower House would limit the White House's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs. It was introduced by a Republican, who claims to have the support of a dozen other GOP lawmakers

Latin Times

House Democrats unveil 35 Republican targets for 2026 midterms - Roll Call

House Democrats rolled out a list of 35 Republican-held seats they are targeting next year as the party looks to win control of the chamber.

Roll Call

Republican Rep. Says 'Russia And China Are Laughing At Us' Over Firing Of NSA Heads Over Far Right Activist Recommendation

Republican Rep. Don Bacon said "Russia and China are laughing" at the U.S. over the firing of Gen. Timothy Haugh, NSA director and head of the U.S. Cyber Command

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Democrats criticize Trump’s firing of National Security Agency director - Roll Call

Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh was ousted after President Donald Trump met with right-wing activist Laura Loomer.

Latin Times

GOP Lawmakers Left in the Dark On Trump's 'Reciprocal Tariffs' As They Look for Ways to Protect Their States: Report

GOP lawmakers are rushing to protect their states from increasing prices ahead of President Donald Trump's promised implementation of global tariffs.

The Guardian - US

Kimmel on ‘Signalgate’: ‘A perfect storm of incompetence, inexperience, dishonesty and hypocrisy’

Late-night hosts discuss JD Vance’s trip Greenland and official efforts to downplay sending war plans to a journalist

Salon

GOP Rep.: Let's axe Trump's tariff power

Congressman Don Bacon says the president was never meant to have broad tariff power under the Constitution

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump Jr’s attempt to smear Jeffrey Goldberg is brutally shot down

Don Jr.’s efforts to besmirch the journalist on social media were met with backlash

Evening Standard

Trump's top team 'screwed up' over Yemen strikes group chat leak, says UK Defence Secretary John Healey

Mike Waltz, Trump’s national security adviser, said he takes ‘full responsibility’ for setting up the group chat that included a journalist along with top US officials

Latin Times

GOP Lawmaker Slams Elon Musk In Stunning Defense of Democratic Senator: 'It Doesn't Reflect Well On Our Country'

On Monday, Elon Musk called a foreign leader a "small man" and a U.S. senator a "traitor," prompting Nebraska's Republican Rep. Don Bacon to strike back.

The Independent UK

Trump-supporting Republican turns on Elon Musk after he called Democrat senator a ‘traitor’ over his Ukraine trip

Republican representatives expressed disappointment with the Trump administration for walking back its friendly relationship with Ukraine

Latin Times

Trump Walking Away From US Legacy as 'Leader of the Free World', Republican Lawmaker Says

A Republican lawmaker criticized the Trump administration's approach toward the Russia-Ukraine war

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GOP Budget Blueprint May Result In Medicaid Cuts

GOP budget blueprint proposes Medicaid cuts but prioritizes care quality and efficiency in federal health programs.

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Republicans mostly mum on Trump’s upending of Russia policy - Roll Call

Congressional Republicans have largely avoided criticizing Trump over his dramatic shift of America's long-standing Russia policy.

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