Summary
Some Republican senators are disagreeing with President Trump on two major issues. One issue is about military action in Venezuela; the other involves an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. These disagreements show growing tensions between President Trump and some members of his party in Congress.
Key Facts
- Five Republican senators joined Democrats to advance a measure to stop military action in Venezuela without Congress's approval.
- The Senate plans to vote on the Venezuela military action measure, which is expected to pass, potentially impacting other Senate activities.
- President Trump has criticized the five Republican senators who support the measure, but they have not changed their stance.
- The Trump Justice Department is investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a move that has drawn criticism from some Republicans in Congress.
- Senator Thom Tillis questioned the credibility of the Justice Department's investigation into Powell.
- Senator Lisa Murkowski called the investigation an attempt at coercion and requested a separate investigation into the DOJ.
- Thom Tillis said he will block any Trump nominees for the Federal Reserve until the investigation is resolved.
- Senators plan to debate and vote on the Venezuela issue and monitor the situation with Powell's investigation closely.
