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GOP 'YOLO Caucus' Defies Trump, Complicating Senate Agenda

A growing number of Republican politicians, some of whom have lost primaries to Trump-backed challengers, are increasingly willing to defy President Trump. This "YOLO caucus" includes senators like Bill Cassidy and Thomas Massie, who are voting against Trump's agenda or pushing for controversial releases. Their actions could complicate legislative efforts for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, as these lawmakers no longer fear primary challenges. AI

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GOP 'YOLO Caucus' Defies Trump, Complicating Senate Agenda

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 · Steven Sloan, Joey Cappelletti, The Associated Press ·

    Anti-Trump Republicans are dead pols walking. Call them the ‘YOLO caucus’

    Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is the newest member of the club.

  2. Axios Technology TIER_1 · Alex Isenstadt ·

    Trump's revenge spree stuns Senate Republicans

    <p>Senate Majority Leader John Thune — and most of the GOP conference — was reeling Tuesday from President <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/19/trump-endorsement-texas-senate-race-ken-paxton" target="_blank">Trump's snap endorsement of Ken Paxton</a> in the Texas GOP Senate …