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Republican Rift Halts Trump Projects, $70B Border Bill

6/6/2026

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Growing fractures within the Republican caucus are prompting lawmakers to prioritize Americans’ needs over President Donald Trump’s personal projects.
Senator Jerry Moran, Senator Lisa Murkowski and Senator Dan Sullivan rejected the settlement fund, White House ballroom and strict voter-ID measures in the $70 billion immigration and border funding bill.
Rep. Tom Barrett and other House Republicans voted to limit President Donald Trump’s Iran war powers, saying the conflicts raise gas prices.

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Growing fractures within the Republican caucus are prompting lawmakers to prioritize Americans’ needs over President Donald Trump’s personal projects.
Senator Jerry Moran, Senator Lisa Murkowski and Senator Dan Sullivan rejected the settlement fund, White House ballroom and strict voter-ID measures in the $70 billion immigration and border funding bill.
Rep. Tom Barrett and other House Republicans voted to limit President Donald Trump’s Iran war powers, saying the conflicts raise gas prices.