GOP Senator Destroys Trump’s 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

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GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Some Republican senators openly expressed their concerns about the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund" in a tense meeting Thursday with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

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McConnell joins other GOP, Democrats criticizing DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund
Democratic Senators Will Test GOP Unity With Votes on Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund
Trump’s 2024 campaign discussed an anti-weaponization fund. They didn’t know where to get the money — until now
As Donald Trump plotted his return to the White House in late 2023, a group of campaign advisers began working on a plan to compensate political allies they believed were unfairly targeted by the fede...

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Inside the Senate G.O.P. Meltdown Over Trump’s Fund
IRS settlement preventing Trump-related audits, controversial fund tough to challenge in court, experts say
One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for more details in a Senate hearing on Tuesday, asking how much will be paid for each claim, the legal basis for...

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Trump’s Fund Puts Blanche in a Tight Spot as He Aims to Lead Justice Dept.
Trump’s Government Moves to Spare an Unhappy Taxpayer Named Trump

Congress delays votes on ICE funding amid GOP opposition to new DOJ fund

The House and Senate will both leave Washington for their Memorial Day recess without voting on a reconciliation package to fund federal immigration agencies.

A mysterious, GOP-linked super PAC is roiling a Texas Democratic primary

It’s the latest in a string of interventions by the new super PAC that appears to be trying to elevate weaker Democrats against Republicans to ease the GOP’s path in November.

Railroad Commission GOP runoff between Jim Wright and Bo French enters final stretch

The railroad commission GOP runoff has turned into a high-profile fight inside the state's Republican Party ahead of Tuesday's election.
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Amid GOP infighting, Democrats lean on unity for an early edge

As Republicans emerge from a bruising and expensive primary season, Democrats try to build on something they suddenly have that the GOP doesn’t: unity and a head start.

Dems try to twist knife in Trump-GOP tensions

A marathon vote series on the Senate floor today could be a big test of President Donald Trump’s ability to get his agenda through Congress after <a href=" up a body count of lawmakers who have crossed him.

Christine Drazan wins Oregon GOP primary for governor, setting up rematch with Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek

NBC News projects Drazan, a state senator, emerged from a 14-candidate field to advance to the general election in the blue state.

Mike Collins and Derek Dooley advance to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary

Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley will advance to a runoff next month in the Georgia GOP primary for Senate, as Republicans vie for an opportunity to take on Democratic Sen.

GOP lawmakers renew push to make daylight saving time permanent

The House Energy and Commerce Committee is set to hold a markup on May 21, where they will debate, amend or rewrite H.R. 7389, also known as the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act. It’s a relatively mundane piece of transportation legislation, except for one little detail – it could make daylight saving time permanent for any state that wants to.