Senate Republicans have ignited a rare legislative rebellion against President Donald Trump, blocking a series of high-profile priorities that include a controversial $1.8 billion fund and a massive construction project at the White House.
The current impasse stems from a settlement resolving a $10 billion lawsuit Trump filed against the Internal Revenue Service over the disclosure of his tax records.
On Tuesday, Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for a Senate seat, moving to oust veteran Senator John Cornyn.
6 participants represent a "bridge too far" during a period of high inflation.
Cassidy also noted that Trump had previously pledged to use private donations for the ballroom construction, adding a layer of frustration over the sudden shift to federal funding.
Senate Republicans stall Trump's $1.8 billion compensation fund and White House ballroom project as intra-party tensions rise ahead of midterms.