GOP senators
Coverage of GOP senators in the Nexus archive.
- Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers measure after Trump pressure
Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution in a late-night vote after Donald Trump pressured them over opposition to his war on Iran. The vote followed a previous day's action where senators allowed a measure to block Trump's conflict.
- Trump's luncheon with GOP senators devolves into shouting match
President Trump canceled plans to sign a housing cost bill after a closed-door luncheon with Republican senators turned into a shouting match over the war in Iran. The president is pushing for senators to pass a separate bill that would alter voting rules.
- The Latest: Trump will head to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown frustrated with him
President Trump is meeting with frustrated GOP senators over his agenda diversion, including a proof-of-citizenship voting bill and blocking a nominee. He is also hosting a 250th anniversary rally and addressing gas prices, while NATO's Mark Rutte meets with him ahead of a summit. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool issue and a federal appeals court decision on deportations are highlighted.
- The Latest: Trump will head to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown frustrated with him
President Trump meets with frustrated GOP senators over agenda conflicts, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visits ahead of a summit, and Trump hosts a 250th anniversary rally. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsements secure progressive wins in Democratic primaries.
- Trump to Meet With G.O.P. Senators Amid New Divisions
President Trump is set to meet with G.O.P. senators amid new divisions, particularly a feud with Senator John Thune over political and policy issues.
- Trump heads to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown increasingly frustrated with him
President Donald Trump is meeting with Republican senators to address tensions over his push for a voting bill and other agenda items, despite their frustrations. Senators have criticized his actions, including blocking a nominee and pressuring them on unrelated policies, while some former allies now oppose him after losing primary races.
- GOP senators to meet Trump face-to-face at a time of growing frustration
Republican senators plan a closed-door meeting with President Donald Trump amid growing frustration, expressing hope that the discussion focuses on unity rather than disagreement.
- Senate Republicans in somber, pessimistic mood over Trump deal with Iran
President Trump’s deal to lift sanctions on Iran and provide access to a $300 billion reconstruction fund has caused a glum mood among the Senate Republican conference. GOP senators reported that colleagues are in dismay and somber over the agreement's cost.
- Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war
Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are expressing strong reservations and some outright condemnation of the Trump administration’s agreement to end the fighting in Iran. The agreement has drawn criticism from GOP senators and Trump allies.
- White House delivers Iran agreement to Congress
The White House sent a 14-point memorandum of understanding to Congress to temporarily halt hostilities with Iran. The agreement, signed by President Donald Trump in France, sets up 60 days of further negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. GOP senators and some House Republicans expressed anger over the delayed disclosure of the document to lawmakers.
- GOP senators have no backup plan if Supreme Court kills Trump's birthright citizenship order
Republican senators reportedly lack a contingency plan if the Supreme Court rules against President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision on the order this month.
- D.C. Memo: GOP Senators turning on Trump
Republican senators are distancing themselves from President Trump as his popularity declines, including blocking funds for a White House ballroom and rejecting a Trump-proposed 'anti-weaponization' fund to compensate individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol storm. Senate leaders stripped the ballroom funding, and some GOP senators opposed the anti-weaponization fund despite Trump's advocacy.
- Republican senators want more answers on $1.8 billion settlement fund as Trump considers its future
Republican senators are seeking more information from the administration regarding the future of a $1.8 billion settlement fund. Trump is considering the fund's next steps as the senators express concerns about its management.
- Republicans see path forward on reconciliation after administration backs down on anti-weaponization fund
Republicans see a path forward for passing the budget reconciliation package funding immigration enforcement after the Trump administration withdrew its $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund proposal. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and GOP senators are involved.
- Pam Bondi gets unusual representation
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify before the House Oversight Committee about her handling of the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is representing Bondi despite her no longer serving in the Trump administration, raising speculation about Dhillon's potential nomination for attorney general.
- Trump friction with GOP senators may imperil his agenda, say senators
Senate Republican sources indicate President Trump's agenda, including a budget reconciliation package for immigration enforcement funding through 2029, is at risk due to tensions with GOP senators. A recent meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche saw tempers flare, exacerbating concerns about Trump's legislative prospects.
- ‘Nightmare for Israel’: Senior GOP senators criticize alleged terms of emerging Iran deal
Senior GOP senators criticize emerging Iran deal terms as a 'nightmare for Israel,' with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo comparing it to the 2015 Iran deal, which he claims would allow Tehran to 'terrorize the world.' Iran asserts nuclear issues are not part of current negotiations.