GOP caps turbulent week, pointing finger at White House for immigration bill blunder
The GOP faced a challenging week marked by internal conflicts and external pressures. Tensions escalated over a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, which was complicated by a controversial DOJ fund for victims of Biden-era 'lawfare.' As a result, Senate Republicans decided to pause deliberations until after the Memorial Day recess.
- ▪Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger, setting a negative tone for the week.
- ▪The GOP's immigration enforcement bill was jeopardized by disagreements over funding for ballroom security.
- ▪Senate Republicans opted to delay discussions on the reconciliation bill due to rising tensions and potential rebellion within the party.
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The week began with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) losing his primary to a Trump-backed challenger. It went only downhill from there for Senate Republicans. On Monday, the Department of Justice unveiled a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund to compensate Biden-era “lawfare” victims, including possibly for U.S. Capitol rioters. President Donald Trump snubbed Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) to endorse GOP opponent Ken Paxton on Tuesday. By Wednesday, the GOP’s $70 billion immigration enforcement bill was on shaky ground over $220 million in ballroom security funding that Trump wanted.
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