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Republican defiance over ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund sets up confrontation with Trump

On May 21, the Senate called timeout on a US$72 billion spending Bill on immigration enforcement, which has become a battleground over the “anti-weaponisation” fund.

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote

The May 21 measure looked likely to pass, given expected defections by a handful of Republicans and the absences of others.

Republican revolt over Trump ‘weaponisation’ fund stalls ICE funding vote

The Senate walked away from the planned vote, delaying it at least until June.

Vance or Rubio for 2028? The White House briefing room edition

US Vice-President J.D. Vance (left) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (right) are seen as contenders for the 2028 Republican nomination.

How Trump’s revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One en route to Palm Beach International Airport, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., April 24, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

Trump purges another Republican critic with Massie defeat in Kentucky

Representative Thomas Massie speaks with supporters after his concession speech in Hebron, Kentucky, on May 19.

Abortion pill lawsuit leaves Trump silent, and in a political bind

Mifepristone is the first pill taken in a two-drug medication abortion regimen that has become the method used in nearly two-thirds of abortions in the United States.

Trump revenge tour rolls into Kentucky primary showdown

Attendees during a campaign event for Republican Congressional candidate for Kentucky, Ed Gallrein, ahead of a primary election in Hebron, Kentucky, on May 18.

Why Trump keeps talking about running again for US president in 2028

Many have suggested US President Donald Trump should run for a third term despite that being unconstitutional.

Democrats frame Trump ballroom as symbol of Republican disconnect from voters’ affordability woes

US President Donald Trump has already demolished the East Wing of the White House as he forges ahead with the 90,000sq ft ballroom.

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