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After the exit of another top general, Democratic Senator Kaine has questions for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: ‘Is this a personal thing’

“Are you pushing out the truth tellers to surround yourself by yes-men?”

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Who Is Senator Bill Cassidy? Career, Wife, Net Worth and His Alleged Screaming Match with Trump

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who clashed with Donald Trump in a heated Iran war powers row, is using his final months in office to push an ambitious, and risky, plan to shore up Social Security.

International Business Times UK

Days into his new job, Pulte raises eyebrows in Senate

With Bill Pulte just days into his job acting director of national intelligence, senators on both sides of the aisle are already expressing concern about his performance. Pulte began Friday, after weeks of criticism over his appointment. On Monday, he reportedly began firing intelligence officials and staff at the DNI en…

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Trump’s GOP alliance starts cracking as Republicans turn on the president

The relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans neared a breaking point this week

The Independent UK

Top Republican decries Trump’s Iran deal: ‘Reagan is rolling over in his grave’

Senator Bill Cassidy attacks ‘worst foreign policy blunder in decades’ while others in his party skeptical over peace deal

The Guardian - US

An empty committee room defines Senate-White House relations

An empty Senate Intelligence Committee room summed up the mood Wednesday afternoon during what was supposed to be an easy step in Majority Leader John Thune’s plan to revive a lapsed surveillance authority. Instead, the key spy powers tool, the committee room and senators themselves were left in the dark…

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Kansas could become the first state to change how its Supreme Court justices are selected since 2021

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Brew.

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Senate clashes over fate of ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Senate Democrats sought to pass legislation to abolish the White House’s supposedly defunct “anti-weaponization” fund Tuesday, in a floor move blocked by Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., attempted to pass via unanimous consent the measure to stop the $1.8 billion fund from the Department…

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Sixty-nine members of the U.S. Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026

Sixty-nine members of the U.S. Congress — 58 U.S. representatives and 11 U.S. senators — have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026.

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Trump soft pitches take-home pay message

Buried deep inside President Donald Trump’s typical campaign trail stump speech have been brief mentions about boosting voters’ take-home pay, which could boost Republican congressional candidates in November. But there are worries in GOP circles that the president is not focused enough on his economic stewardship, amid sagging poll numbers,…

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Judge Grants Long-Term Block Of 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' In New Blow To Trump Admin

A judge granted a long-term block of the Department of Justice's "Anti-Weaponization Fund," which sought to pay people who claimed to be targeted by the government.

International Business Times

Trump Allies Reportedly Looking For Alternatives To 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund To Make Payments

Trump allies are reportedly looking at the Federal Tort Claims Act. to pay people who would have applied to the anti-weaponization fund, which appears to have been dropped by the administration.

International Business Times

Trump’s Todd Blanche nomination might force Republicans to do the unthinkable: Tell him no

ANALYSIS: Even after Trump betrayed many Republicans, and his Pam Bondi replacement choice infuriated still more with the ‘weaponization fund’ push, the president’s attorney general pick could still sail through the Senate, Eric Garcia writes. Here’s why

The Independent UK

Trump Lashes Out at Thom Tillis, Labeling the Retiring Senator ‘A Loser’ After a Direct Challenge to His Top Pick for Attorney General

Tillis has demanded that Blanche condemn the January 6 Capitol rioters or risk losing his vote.

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Blanche heads into attorney general confirmation clash

President Donald Trump on Monday sent to the Senate the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to fill the role permanently, teeing up what could be a bruising confirmation process for a Trump ally who has drawn bipartisan criticism for recent Justice Department moves. The president’s former defense attorney…

Axios

Pulte pick sparks a Senate GOP rebellion

The choice for DNI is jeopardizing an extension of the government's surveillance authorities.

Latin Times

Four Senate Republicans Block SAVE Act in Latest Split With Trump as Fellow GOP Senator Says They 'Betrayed Their Constituents'

Sens. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell and Thom Tillis voted with Democrats to prevent it from being attached to the immigration enforcement funding package

The Texas Tribune

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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The Independent UK

Senate passes $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump’s ’slush fund’

The bill now advances to the House of Representatives, where it is anticipated to be considered next week

The Independent UK

Trump’s pet project turns a simple vote into an all-night mess

Democrats and a faction of Republicans have been actively seeking to permanently block the creation of this fund, which is designed to compensate individuals who claim political persecution

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Immigration bill passes without curbs on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

The Senate passed a nearly $70 billion reconciliation bill for immigration enforcement early Friday morning after rejecting repeated attempts by members of both parties to prohibit or restrict a Justice Department “anti-weaponization” fund. On a mostly party-line vote of 52-47, the Senate sent to the House a bill designed to…

The Economic Times

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…

The Guardian - US

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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Immigration budget bill suffers setback as House leaves town

A GOP reconciliation bill for immigration enforcement appeared to be skating on thin ice Thursday night as the House suddenly left town for the week and lawmakers continued to wrangle over a Justice Department “anti-weaponization” fund. Senate opponents of the nearly $1.8 billion fund — derided by critics as a “slush…

International Business Times UK

GOP Mutiny: Senate Republicans Move To Kill Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Pay Jan. 6 Rioters

Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy oppose Trump's 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund', proposing amendments to redirect funds amidst GOP's immigration bill discussions.

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