Top Republican warns Trump against making a deal with Iran: ‘Finish the job’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A top Senate Republican is publicly pressuring President Donald Trump against pursuing what he described as a weak Iran deal as administration officials signal negotiations with Tehran are making progress.  Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a sharply worded warning Thursday … Read more

Trump doubles down on $1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ that killed his agenda, spurred Republican rebellion

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump isn’t backing down from his administration’s latest move that has blown up his agenda in Congress.  Trump on Friday stood by the newly created “anti-weaponization” fund that some Republicans have described as a slush fund launched by the Department of Justice (DOJ) earlier this … Read more

Republican lawmakers seek clarity on Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund”

Republican lawmakers seek clarity on Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” – CBS News Watch CBS News A growing number of lawmakers are speaking out against the Justice Department’s $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Source link

Trump flexes political muscle in Republican primary races

Trump flexes political muscle in Republican primary races – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump’s favored candidates won their primaries on Tuesday night and his Republican critics did not. But the president’s approval ratings continue to slip, now just six months out from the midterm elections. Weijia Jiang reports. Source link

Sen. Tommy Tuberville wins Republican primary for governor of Alabama

Sen. Tommy Tuberville won the Republican primary for governor of Alabama Tuesday, NBC News projects, making him the clear favorite to win the general election this fall in the ruby-red state. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The winner this fall will replace outgoing Republican Gov. … Read more

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley says he favors a stock-trading ban that applies to presidents

WASHINGTON — Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., doubled down Tuesday on his support for banning presidents — along with other federal officials — from trading individual stocks. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I’d be in favor of a uniform rule for everybody,” Hawley told NBC News … Read more

Trump backs Paxton in Texas Republican Senate showdown with Cornyn

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump is finally taking sides in the contentious and costly Republican Senate primary showdown in Texas between longtime Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton. The president on Tuesday, in a highly anticipated announcement, endorsed Paxton, a MAGA champion. The president’s extremely potent … Read more

Trump endorses Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn ahead of Texas Republican Senate runoff

President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for Senate, dealing a massive political blow to longtime Sen. John Cornyn as he faces off against Paxton in an upcoming Republican primary runoff. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Cornyn and Paxton advanced to a May … Read more

Senate Republican threatens to derail ICE, Border Patrol package over Trump’s billion-dollar request

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An internal dispute could derail Republicans’ goal of funding immigration operations for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s presidency.  Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., told his colleagues that he would not support the GOP’s $72 billion reconciliation package if it included $1 billion in funding for Trump’s ballroom.  … Read more