MAGA Rebel Blocks Trump Pick Over $1.8B Slush Fund
#Trump #SenatePoliticsTrump threatens to revive his $1.8B "Anti-Weaponization Fund," prompting Senator Tillis to block Todd Blanche's confirmation, calling it a "payout pot for punks." Senate Republicans demand the fund's permanent end amid escalating tensions. read more
Senator Cornyn Blocks Trump Nominee in Revenge Move
#Trump #SenatePoliticsTrump humiliated John Cornyn by endorsing his primary opponent; now Cornyn blocks Todd Blanche's nomination to exact revenge. The Texas senator demands written guarantees on IRS settlement terms, leveraging his pivotal committee vote. read more
Senate Republicans approve $70 billion immigration funding
#ImmigrationFunding #SenatePoliticsSenate Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an 18-hour vote, advancing it to the House. The package includes a controversial $1.8 billion fund for political targeting claims, sparking GOP divisions. read more
Thune faces defining test in Trump showdown
#SenatePolitics #TrumpGOPSenate Majority Leader John Thune faces a collision with Donald Trump over a controversial DOJ "slush fund" for Biden-era targets. Trump's interventions threaten GOP incumbents, forcing Thune to balance loyalty to party survival against MAGA dominance in a tense political standoff. read more
Trump threatens GOP senators over parliamentarian
#Trump #SenatePoliticsTrump warns Senate Republicans and Leader Thune for failing to replace nonpartisan parliamentarian MacDonough, who blocked his ballroom funding. He threatens they'll be "looking for a job" unless they get "smart and tough." read more
Trump’s $1B Ballroom Bill Stalls in Senate
#TrumpBallroom #SenatePoliticsA $1 billion bill funding Trump’s ballroom security faces Senate roadblock, needing 60 votes. Republicans hold 53 seats, so they’re revising the legislation. Top Democrat Merkley calls it a “gold-plated boondoggle,” vowing to challenge any changes. read more
Trump Threatens Government Shutdown Over Voting Bill
#USElections #SenatePoliticsTrump demands Senate pass a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, threatening to block all legislation. Democrats call it a hostage tactic to disenfranchise voters. The move reignites debate over the filibuster's future. read more