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Republican senators publicly criticized the president this week after he postponed a nominee's confirmation hearing and reached an agreement on Iran. The tensions mark a shift from last year's cooperation on spending and tax legislation.
winnipegfreepress.comRepublican senators publicly criticized the president this week after he postponed a nominee's confirmation hearing and reached an agreement on Iran. The move delayed Jay Clayton's hearing to become national intelligence director and drew direct rebukes from several lawmakers.
Sen. " Sen. Thom Tillis said the president had not been briefed on the details of the decision.
Shift from prior cooperation A year earlier, Senate Republicans worked closely with the president to pass a large spending and tax package. Criticism of the president was rare at that time, and lawmakers planned to highlight the legislation during the midterm campaign.
The current friction has slowed Senate business and placed pressure on senators facing reelection. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has told the president that votes are not available to eliminate the filibuster or pass the SAVE America Act.
Internal party tensions Several Republican senators also criticized Sen.
Mike Lee during a private meeting for pushing to end the filibuster. Sen. John Cornyn said it was Lee's responsibility to find the votes rather than complain about others. Sen. Eric Schmitt said he had never heard the president speak negatively about Thune.
Sen. Mike Rounds described Thune as "the stable force" in the Senate. Some Republican senators have defended the president's actions. Sen. Bernie Moreno posted support for the Iran agreement on social media.
nbcnews.comPresident Trump will meet Wednesday with executives from the largest U.S. defense contractors. The session follows a March White House gathering and administration steps to increase weapons output while curbing shareholder returns.
U.S. and Iranian officials met in Switzerland with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar. Vice President J.D. Vance said progress occurred on a potential long-term nuclear deal. President Trump warned Iran against proxy actions in Lebanon or closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington ExaminerUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returned the Order of the White Eagle after Polish President Karol Nawrocki said he would revoke it. The move follows Zelensky's May 26 decree honoring World War II fighters who opposed the Soviet Union. Other Ukrainian officials also said t…