Republican Senators

Republican senators are backing a petition from 9/11 victim families demanding that Mayor Zohran Mamdani be banned from attending the 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony at Ground Zero. The complaint focuses on claims regarding Mamdani's alleged ties to Islamic extremism, his views on America's place in the world, and accusations of supporting Hamas. Several GOP lawmakers criticized him for these comments during interviews.

A Senate panel is expected to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general after reaching a deal with Republican senators who had threatened to block his confirmation. The confirmation follows Blanche securing the support of these previously opposing Republican senators.

Two Republican senators will support acting Attorney General Todd Blanche after he scrapped potential payouts to Trump allies. The decision ends opposition to his nomination.

Democrats and experts criticize a compromise between Todd Blanche and two Republican senators, which could allow Blanche's confirmation as attorney general, for being weak and allowing Donald Trump to easily reverse its provisions. Blanche withdrew an order for a $1.8 billion weaponization fund and clarified that the tax immunity granted by the justice department applied retroactively to Trump, his sons, and businesses.

Todd Blanche, Trump’s attorney general pick, withdrew the 'anti-weaponization fund' after negotiations with Republican senators who had blocked his nomination. Robert F Kennedy Jr., the US health secretary, urged parents to vaccinate children against measles amid a surge in infections.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not secured Senate support for funding the Iran war, which has drained U.S. stockpiles and Pentagon resources. Republican senators are losing confidence in his military leadership as the war progresses.

Todd Blanche withdrew Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund plan after two Republican senators demanded a written guarantee he would not revive the controversial proposal.

Acting US attorney general Todd Blanche has formally terminated Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' to compensate political allies, a move aimed at clearing his nomination as attorney general after opposition from two Republican senators. The justice department had previously resisted confirming the fund’s termination in writing, raising concerns it could be revived.

Acting US attorney general Todd Blanche formally terminated Donald Trump’s $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization fund', a move aimed at addressing concerns from Republican senators blocking his nomination as attorney general. The fund, criticized as a 'slush fund' for compensating political allies, had previously lacked a formal termination confirmation from the justice department.

President Donald Trump threatened to revive the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' if two Republican senators refuse to support his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche. The condition for restoring the fund is the rejection of Blanche by GOP holdouts.

Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche's confirmation is on hold after some Republican senators refused to vote for him. President Trump suggested that he may press pause on the nomination.

President Trump refused to end a controversial tax immunity agreement and a 1.8bn slush fund, prioritizing his self-interest over Republican senators' requests to limit the deal. Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general and Trump loyalist, had previously declared the slush fund portion of the agreement dead.

President Donald Trump is considering temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general due to resistance from two outgoing Republican senators. The confirmation process is currently stalled by these senators.

President Trump urged Republican senators to terminate the filibuster to pass his voting bill and other legislation before it's too late. He mentioned the Save America Act as part of this effort.

A death row inmate is seeking replacement of the physician involved in a botched execution, with legal efforts to disclose the physician's identity. The case involves concerns over the physician's qualifications after a previous failed lethal injection.

Republican senators are preparing another attempt to ban THC in 2027. Texas senators examined the link between THC products, mental illness, and homelessness during an interim hearing, with witnesses citing rising health care costs and mental health emergencies.

Republican senators are increasingly disagreeing with the president, believing his focus on personal priorities is harming their chances in upcoming elections, which gives Democrats an opportunity.

Republican senators view the Iran deal and peace negotiations led by Vice President Vance as key issues in the 2028 presidential primary, where Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are early front-runners. The deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has faced criticism from Republican defense officials.

President Trump and Senate GOP lawmakers experienced heightened tensions after Trump refused to sign a housing costs bill and criticized GOP senators during a lunch meeting over a resolution directing him to withdraw U.S. forces. The conflict highlights growing friction between the president and Republican legislators.

A federal judge has blocked Trump from implementing a proof of citizenship requirement to vote. Trump is meeting with Republican senators who are frustrated by his efforts to shift their agenda.

A federal judge has blocked Trump from enforcing a proof of citizenship requirement for voting. Trump is meeting with Republican senators who are frustrated with his efforts to shift their agenda.

A federal judge has blocked Trump from implementing a proof of citizenship requirement for voting. Trump is meeting with Republican senators who are frustrated with his efforts to divert their agenda.

A federal judge has blocked Trump from implementing a proof of citizenship requirement for voting. Trump is meeting with Republican senators who are frustrated with his efforts to shift their agenda.

President Trump is meeting with Republican senators frustrated by his agenda interference, including pressure on a voting bill and blocking nominees. He is also hosting a campaign-style 250th anniversary rally on the National Mall and directing the Justice Department to investigate oil companies over gas prices.

President Donald Trump is meeting with Republican senators at the Capitol Hill. The senators are frustrated with his efforts to divert their agenda.

President Donald Trump is meeting with Republican senators who have grown frustrated with his efforts to divert their agenda. The senators' frustration stems from Trump's actions affecting their legislative priorities.

President Donald Trump is meeting with Republican senators who have become increasingly frustrated with his attempts to shift their agenda. The senators are expressing their discontent over his efforts to divert their legislative priorities.

President Donald Trump is meeting with Republican senators who are frustrated with his efforts to divert their agenda.

President Donald Trump is meeting with Republican senators at the Capitol. The senators have grown increasingly frustrated with his efforts to divert their agenda.

Republican senators plan a face-to-face meeting with President Donald Trump amid growing tensions over his priorities conflicting with their agenda. Trump has blocked Senate Republicans from confirming a nominee, sought funding for his White House ballroom, and pushed a voting bill without enough support, while two senators who lost primaries to Trump-endorsed challengers have become critical of him.

Republican senators plan a face-to-face meeting with President Trump amid growing frustration over his agenda. Trump has blocked Senate Republicans from confirming a nominee, pushed for a citizenship voting bill lacking support, and endorsed primary challengers against key senators like John Cornyn and Bill Cassidy, who now criticize him. The meeting aims to address unity but faces uncertainty over resolving tensions.

Notable Republican senators have distanced themselves from Trump regarding an Iran agreement. Sen. Ted Cruz criticized the deal, stating that providing 'billions' to Iran is 'an exceptionally bad idea.'

President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans face growing tensions as Trump delays a nominee's confirmation and demands changes to a surveillance law renewal, prompting public criticism from senators. Republican senators, including Bill Cassidy and Thom Tillis, have openly criticized Trump's Iran war deal and voting legislation, marking a shift from earlier close collaboration. The rift has stalled Senate business and pressured Senate Majority Leader John Thune to resist Trump's demands on the SAVE America Act.

Republican senators and Trump allies criticized the Trump administration's agreement to end the Iran war, citing concerns over the $300 billion fund for Iran's reconstruction and lifting of sanctions. Trump defended the deal on Truth Social, calling critics 'fools' and claiming the U.S. would not fund the payments.

Senator Susan Collins of Maine is one of only two Republican senators who support abortion rights. She laments the fall of Roe but does not regret confirming Kavanaugh.

Todd Blanche is seeking confirmation as attorney general, addressing concerns about the withdrawn Anti-Weaponization Fund and an IRS settlement provision indemnifying President Donald Trump. Republican senators, including those on the Judiciary Committee, have expressed support, with a confirmation hearing scheduled for July 15.

President Trump faces growing pushback from Senate Republicans over his handling of the military conflict with Iran. Democrats believe they are close to passing a war powers resolution to withdraw U.S. forces, with four Republican senators having voted to discharge it.

Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general. Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.

Republican senators warn that a key U.S. surveillance authority may expire after bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump's nominee for intelligence community leadership stalled an extension effort.

Republican senators are concerned about President Trump’s weak polling with independent voters, warning the GOP could face a political wipeout in November. They note Trump’s popularity with Republican primary voters is not translating to broader electoral success.