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GOP “YOLO” rebels defy Trump; Jeffries pushes Epstein, Haiti votes

5/20/2026

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The “YOLO caucus” of Republicans is voting against U.S. President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) voted with Democrats to curb Iran action after losing a Trump-backed primary.
Sen. John Thune (R-Sd.) said the party cannot control the president and that shifting votes could end legislation.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will file a discharge petition to force votes on the Epstein files and Haitian immigration.

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The “YOLO caucus” of Republicans is voting against U.S. President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) voted with Democrats to curb Iran action after losing a Trump-backed primary.
Sen. John Thune (R-Sd.) said the party cannot control the president and that shifting votes could end legislation.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will file a discharge petition to force votes on the Epstein files and Haitian immigration.