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Trump's Grip Weakens as GOP Rebels Over Immigration Deal

1/31/2026

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In late January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican Party wanes.
Senate Republicans express dissatisfaction with a spending deal they see as conceding too much to Democrats on immigration.
Critics, Senators Lindsey Graham and Eric Schmitt, argue the agreement undermines the party’s border-security position.
After a fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, Senator Susan Collins and Senator Jon Husted publicly criticized the administration's immigration policies.

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In late January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican Party wanes.
Senate Republicans express dissatisfaction with a spending deal they see as conceding too much to Democrats on immigration.
Critics, Senators Lindsey Graham and Eric Schmitt, argue the agreement undermines the party’s border-security position.
After a fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, Senator Susan Collins and Senator Jon Husted publicly criticized the administration's immigration policies.