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Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections

President Donald Trump postponed the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton as national intelligence director and demanded changes to a surveillance law renewal. Republican senators criticized Trump's handling of the Iran war, with Senator Bill Cassidy calling it a "blunder."

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Friday, June 19, 2026 at 04:57 PM EDT

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