Letters from an American

Starting to Crack

May 22, 2026·5 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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A growing Republican revolt against President Donald J. Trump erupted as Congress adjourned early, sparked by outrage over a proposed $1.776 billion 'slush fund' and sweeping tax immunity for Trump and his associates. With his approval rating at 34%, internal GOP dissent threatens legisla

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Donald J. TrumpTodd BlancheMitch McConnellAndrew DesiderioDan AlexanderChuck SchumerBrian Fitzpatrick

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CongressCriminal JusticeDemocracyForeign PolicyPolitical NewsUs Politics

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