"“I don't know that the Congress is doing a whole lot - that's the real issue,” said Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.). “My advice to Congress would be, it might be good for us to do something on cost of living. ... It seems like voters are making it very clear that they want some relief.”"
"Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) also offered a blunt assessment of the optics the party is facing as they try to approve the Secret Service funding, which can be used for parts of Trump's ballroom project, as Americans deal with high gas prices “Not good,” she said."
"Secret Service Director Sean Curran met with Senate Republicans Tuesday to make the case for his agency's staggering request, but several GOP senators said afterward that they aren't satisfied with the explanations administration officials have so far provided. Even some senior House Republicans are airing public doubts about the security funding - about $220 million of which could end up being spent as part of the ballroom project, according to a breakdown given to senators and obtained by POLITICO."
"House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) said in an interview Tuesday he did not doubt the need for additional security for Trump and other Secret Service protectees but would “reserve judgment” on the $1 billion request as he seeks an “itemized” list of what it would fund. “I hope it's narrowly tailored to getting [immigration enforcement] funded and restoring the safety and security of the American people,” said Arrington, who initially wanted affordability and other measures added to the party-line bill."
The administration’s latest Iran-war cost estimate exceeds $29 billion, while a harsh inflation report shows gas, grocery, and housing prices rising amid the conflict. Republican senators and House members describe political optics and voter frustration as a major challenge. Sen. Josh Hawley says Congress should address cost of living because voters want relief. Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls the situation “Not good” as Americans face high gas prices and Republicans seek Secret Service funding that could support parts of Trump’s ballroom project. Secret Service Director Sean Curran meets Senate Republicans to justify a large request, but several senators remain unsatisfied. House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington supports security needs but wants an itemized breakdown and hopes funding is narrowly tailored to immigration enforcement and restoring safety.
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