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Sen. Bill Cassidy signs onto brief calling 'anti-weaponization' fund a 'dire threat'
Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy signed onto an amicus brief calling President Donald Trump's "weaponization" fund a "dire threat" to Congress and the constitutional order. The amicus brief from Cassidy and Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., was filed Wednesday in a case challenging the fund that's working its way through court in Virginia. Cassidy last month lost out of a runoff in Louisiana amid a Trump-backed primary challenge, and Congress is weighing amendments to a budget reconciliation...
Cassidy: Pulte not 'competent' for intelligence director role
Federal Housing Finance Agency chief Bill Pulte does not appear to be "competent" to serve as acting director of national intelligence, outgoing Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said during an interview Tuesday at CNBC's CEO Council Summit. Cassidy, who recently failed to qualify for a runoff in Louisiana's Republican primary after President Donald Trump endorsed one of his challengers, Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La, said his Senate colleagues were taken aback by the president's appointment of Pulte...
Is the GOP Starting to Defy Trump?
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Trump’s pet project turns a simple vote into an all-night mess
Trump’s pet project turns a simple vote into an all-night mess Democrats and a faction of Republicans have been actively seeking to permanently block the creation of this fund, which is designed to compensate individuals who claim political persecution - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The Senate is grappling with the passage of a $70 billion legislative package intended to fund immigration enforcement agencies, as a contentious $1.776 billion settlement fund for political allies of Donald...
Texas senator drops push to name highway after Trump after president backed his primary foe
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DOJ will pause $1.8 billion fund, per court order. And, key primaries to watch today
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Republicans balk at Trump’s attempt to appoint a MAGA enforcer to lead National Intelligence
Republicans balk at Trump’s attempt to appoint a MAGA enforcer to lead National Intelligence Trump’s cold reception comes after the GOP killed his ‘slush fund’ and angered plenty in the Senate Republican conference, Eric Garcia writes - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Senate Republicans have greeted President Donald Trump’s decision to name Bill Pulte to serve as acting director of National Intelligence with either ignorance or opposition. Pulte’s name was a shock. Aside from the fact that...
Congress could take major step to limit Trump’s Iran war powers as ‘missing’ Democrats return for key vote
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Trump halts $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid bipartisan backlash
Trump halts $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid bipartisan backlash The announcement comes after Trump met with congressional Republicans over concerns about his settlement with the IRS. United States President Donald Trump will reportedly drop his $1.8bn “anti-weaponisation” fund amid congressional backlash, including from fellow Republicans. On Monday, US media indicated the fund would be paused, though the White House has yet to publicly confirm the reports.
‘Doesn’t seem qualified’: Who is Bill Pulte, acting US intelligence chief?
‘Doesn’t seem qualified’: Who is Bill Pulte, acting US intelligence chief? Republican and Democratic lawmakers have questioned the credentials of President Trump’s latest appointee. United States President Donald Trump has appointed businessman and federal housing regulator Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence (DNI).