Senate Republicans delay a vote on a $72 billion immigration funding bill due to concerns over a $1.776 billion DOJ anti-weaponization fund. The postponement pushes the vote past the Memorial Day recess, complicating efforts to meet President Trump's June 1 deadline.
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President Donald Trump endorses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP Senate runoff, intensifying a high-stakes primary ahead of the May 26 vote. The endorsement challenges Cornyn's long Senate career and sets the stage for a contentious general election against Democrat James Talarico.
The U.S. Senate remains deadlocked over funding the Department of Homeland Security due to sharp disagreements between Democrats and Republicans on immigration enforcement reforms, resulting in a partial government shutdown lasting nearly a month. Democrats demand reforms such as body cameras and identification for immigration agents following fatal shootings, while Republicans resist these changes and accuse Democrats of stalling negotiations. The impasse has caused operational disruptions, including TSA workers missing paychecks and increased absenteeism, with no clear resolution in sight as both parties continue behind-the-scenes talks amid mounting pressure.
President Donald Trump is withholding his endorsement in the Texas Republican Senate primary between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton until the controversial SAVE America Act, which imposes stricter voting requirements and includes additional anti-transgender provisions, is passed. This linkage has caused tension within the GOP, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune warning against tying political endorsements to legislative outcomes and expressing doubts about the bill’s prospects. The closely contested primary reflects broader party divisions between establishment figures and the MAGA base, with Trump’s endorsement seen as pivotal to the race’s outcome and the GOP’s 2024 strategy.
Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz declined to comment on Tuesday when asked about a recent Texas Supreme Court ruling that barred a woman with a life-threatening pregnancy from getting an abortion. The ruling has sparked a national debate on the issue of abortion rights, with many arguing that the ruling is a violation of a woman's right to choose. The case is the latest in a series of high-profile cases arising as a result of severely restrictive abortion laws around the country.
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), leaving the chamber in a state of paralysis and increasing the odds of a government shutdown. With no clear successor, the Republican Party is now tasked with finding a new leader to take the House forward and avoid a costly budget standoff. The future of the chamber is uncertain, and the party will need to find a consensus soon.
Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) has endorsed former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid after a meeting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Washington, D.C. Gooden's endorsement is a sign of Trump's continued influence in the Republican party, and could be a precursor to other GOP endorsements as the 2024 presidential election approaches. The meeting was attended by prominent Republican senators, who have yet to make any endorsements, and DeSantis is also being floated as a potential GOP presidential contender.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has spoken out in defense of Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) after key Senate Republicans voiced their opposition to temporarily replacing her on the Judiciary Committee. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) argued that Republicans would not be willing to help Democrats advance controversial or unqualified nominees, while Gillibrand argued that Feinstein should be allowed to decide when she leaves office. The situation has left Democrats in a difficult position, as several of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees are currently being held up in the committee.