Politics
GOP Senate Infighting Over Trump's War Decision
Republicans in the Senate are divided over President Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran. The debate centers on funding for a White House ballroom and the parliamentarian ruling that such funds cannot be included in budget reconciliation.
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The Hill
Most Americans say President Trump made the wrong decision to kick off a military offensive against Iran, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll released on Monday. The poll found that 64 percent say they think the war in Iran was the wrong decision, with 30 percent saying they agree. Dem
2026-05-18 13:04 UTC
The Hill
Republicans in the Senate are clashing over President Trump's wish for $1 billion in security funding for a White House ballroom. The battle comes as the Senate parliamentarian rules the money cannot be included in a budget reconciliation package under Senate rules. Meanshile, GOP senators are retur
2026-05-18 13:08 UTC