Senate Republican Conference

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.

Sen. Ted Cruz described a Senate Republican meeting as 'fireworks at an epic level,' with half the GOP Conference criticizing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over a proposed $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The meeting highlighted intense internal GOP frustration with the funding proposal.

Senator Bill Cassidy was defeated in Louisiana's primary, sending shockwaves through Senate Republicans. This defeat may cause Republicans to think twice about distancing themselves from President Trump. The loss underscores the potential political price of perceived disloyalty.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski leads a push for a vote on authorizing military force against Iran. The vote would be on a resolution beyond the 60-day window set by the War Powers Act. Senate Republican Leader John Thune appears hesitant to schedule the vote.

Senate Republicans are divided over the scope of a proposed budget reconciliation bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with leaders like John Thune advocating for a 'skinny' bill focused solely on ending the shutdown, while others push to include provisions like the SAVE America Act and funding for the Iran war. The debate highlights infighting within the GOP as they balance speed with political priorities.

Senate Republicans are divided over the approach to funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through a budget reconciliation bill. Senate Majority Leader John Thune advocates for a 'skinny' bill to quickly end the two-month funding stalemate, while others, like Sen. Tommy Tuberville, push to include Trump-aligned policies like the SAVE America Act, Iran war costs, and disaster relief, risking delays.