Will Lame Duck Republicans Buck Donald Trump?
Several Republican senators may challenge Donald Trump's influence in the Senate during their final months in office. Senators Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy are set to leave Congress, which could alter the dynamics within the GOP caucus. Their departures may provide an opportunity for other senators to assert their independence from Trump.
- ▪Senators Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy will not return to Congress next year.
- ▪Tillis announced his retirement last year, while Cassidy lost his primary last week.
- ▪The potential shift in the Senate GOP caucus could lead to challenges against White House initiatives.
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Politics Will Lame Duck Republicans Buck Donald Trump? Sens. Tillis and Cassidy—and possibly Cornyn—could block White House initiatives in their final months in Congress. Charles Hilu / May 22, 2026 Sens. John Cornyn, Bill Cassidy, and Thom Tillis (Photos via Getty Images). Sens. John Cornyn, Bill Cassidy, and Thom Tillis (Photos via Getty Images). Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section By this time next week, the landscape of the Senate GOP caucus may have a bumpier contour. Sens.
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