Politics
Political Turmoil in U.S. Senate
Senate Republicans are increasingly viewing President Trump as a political liability amid growing concerns over his impact on their ability to govern and control of the Senate in upcoming midterm elections.
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The Hill
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has reached a deal with the Justice Department to end the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund for President Trump's allies, paving the way for Cornyn to vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general. The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled t
2026-08-03 10:11 UTC
The Hill
Senate Republicans say they see President Trump as a growing political liability as they try to hang on to control of the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, citing the president's repeated attacks on their ability to govern and his refusal to abandon a proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fun
2026-08-03 10:18 UTC