Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections (opens in new tab)

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., leaves the chamber, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)2026-06-19T13:11:20Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The relationship between and Senate Republicans neared a breaking point this week as he to speedily confirm one of his own nominees and said he would not sign the renewal of a unless they agree to new terms.Trump’s overnight social media post Wednesday that he was delaying nomination to become national intell...