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On Capitol Hill Today

Sen. Lindsey Graham acknowledged growing divisions within the Republican Party, saying there is “no room” for efforts that undermine or derail Donald Trump’s policy agenda. The comments highlight internal GOP tensions as some lawmakers push back against key Trump priorities.

House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that rising gas prices are becoming a major political concern for Republicans as the 2026 midterm elections approach. He emphasized the issue as part of broader GOP messaging on cost-of-living pressures facing voters.

The Senate parliamentarian ruled that a Republican effort to include funding tied to Donald Trump’s proposed White House ballroom does not qualify for fast-track budget rules. The decision complicates GOP plans to advance the funding through reconciliation and forces it to clear a higher voting threshold.

Black Democratic lawmakers criticized Republican-led redistricting efforts, arguing they are designed to weaken Black voting power. They described the maps as a modern form of voter suppression and warned they could undermine fair representation.