Is That... a Republican Spine?!
House and Senate Republicans have expressed significant opposition to Donald Trump's proposed $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. This backlash has led to a delay in passing a crucial reconciliation bill aimed at restoring funding for ICE and the Border Patrol. The GOP's growing dissent signals a potential shift in their relationship with Trump as they navigate the upcoming election cycle.
- ▪House and Senate Republicans are pushing back against Trump's anti-weaponization fund.
- ▪Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to prevent federal funds from being used for this fund.
- ▪Senate Republican anger over the fund has stalled a must-pass reconciliation bill.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 13:38:44 GMT |
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Morning ShotsIs That... a Republican Spine?!Believe it or not, the House and Senate GOP actually said no to Trump.Andrew EggerMay 22, 202614ShareDonald Trump keeps insisting the end of war with Iran is just around the corner, but other countries don’t seem to be counting on it. The New York Times reports that Oman has been negotiating with Iran over a possible joint tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz—the latest sign of dwindling hopes for a return to the pre-war status quo of free global travel through the ostensibly international waterway. Happy Friday.Join JVL and Catherine Rampell for Receipts Live at 12:30 p.m. EDT today on Substack and YouTube.Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) speaks to reporters as he walks into his office at the U.S.
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