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Murkowski, Collins, Tillis Break With Trump Over War Powers, Medicaid

6/5/2026

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Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Thom Tillis are critics of U.S. President Donald Trump, opposing war-powers, Medicaid cuts and an anti-weaponization fund.
Senator Lisa Murkowski voted to convict Trump after Jan. 6, defeated a Trump-backed challenger in Alaska and breaks with the party.
Senator Susan Collins opposed the tax bill and war-powers while Senator Thom Tillis blocked a DOJ nominee, called fund an embarrassment and stays until Jan. 3 2027.

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Story summary

Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Thom Tillis are critics of U.S. President Donald Trump, opposing war-powers, Medicaid cuts and an anti-weaponization fund.
Senator Lisa Murkowski voted to convict Trump after Jan. 6, defeated a Trump-backed challenger in Alaska and breaks with the party.
Senator Susan Collins opposed the tax bill and war-powers while Senator Thom Tillis blocked a DOJ nominee, called fund an embarrassment and stays until Jan. 3 2027.