Republican lawmakers in Congress are increasingly defying President Trump on policies regarding Iran, funding, and domestic spying, potentially threatening his agenda before Election Day.
A small but significant number of Republican lawmakers are voting against Donald Trump's priorities, showing rare signs of independent thought. Recent actions include a House vote to limit war powers against Iran and Senate efforts to block a controversial fund, highlighting growing unease about executive power.
The US House of Representatives voted to end hostilities with Iran, a move President Trump called "unpatriotic" despite his claims the war is over. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the vote, highlighting internal party divisions.
The Trump administration has abandoned plans for a $1.8bn fund to compensate individuals claiming government targeting. Acting AG Todd Blanche confirmed the decision amid criticism and a judge's order barring its operation.
The Trump administration has abandoned plans for a $1.8bn fund to compensate individuals claiming government targeting. Acting AG Todd Blanche confirmed the decision amid criticism that it could benefit Capitol riot defendants. A judge had previously barred the DOJ from operating the fund.
House Republicans delayed a vote on a war powers resolution to limit President Trump's Iran campaign, lacking votes to defeat it. The conflict, now beyond 60 days, faces growing bipartisan defiance and economic fallout from Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
A $70bn US Senate bill to fund ICE and border patrol is stalled due to controversy over $1bn for Donald Trump's White House ballroom and a $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund. Republican senators oppose the measures, fearing voter backlash ahead of midterm elections.
The US Senate voted 50-47 to advance a war powers resolution, potentially limiting President Trump's ability to engage in hostilities with Iran without congressional approval. This marks the first time such a measure has advanced in the chamber.
The Pentagon's Inspector General is evaluating "Operation Southern Spear," a US Southern Command campaign targeting suspected drug-smuggling vessels. The probe follows bipartisan criticism over the legality of using lethal force against civilian-style ships in international waters, with 59 vessels destroyed and 193 deaths reported.
The Pentagon has halted the deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland, a move US officials say is logistical and not unexpected, though some lawmakers and Polish officials expressed surprise and concern.
The Pentagon's updated estimate for the Iran war cost is $29 billion, a $4 billion increase from two weeks ago, prompting concerns from US lawmakers over diminishing weapons stockpiles and rising costs.
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are poised to vote on a plan to reshape a majority-Black congressional district
Republicans are allowing the May 1 War Powers Resolution deadline to pass without congressional action on Iran, deferring to President Trump despite concerns about executive authority. The Trump administration argues the 60-day clock paused when the ceasefire began in early April, though Democrats contend military operations continue. Key Republicans including Senate Majority Leader John Thune said they don't plan votes to authorize force, while a handful of GOP senators signaled they want Congress to eventually assert its authority.
Republican lawmakers say they will continue to defer to President Donald Trump, for now, during the fragile ceasefire with Iran
South Korea's foreign ministry said Tuesday it is reviewing a response to a letter from 54 U.S. Republican lawmakers calling for an end to what they describe as discriminatory regulations against Coupang and other American companies. The letter relates to an ongoing probe into a massive data breach affecting more than 33 million users. The ministry stated investigations are being carried out in accordance with domestic laws and due procedures.
According to the report, Republican lawmakers worry that Musk may try to oust them from power in midterm elections next year
