Congress Nerd SunsetSenate GOP backs away from Trump ballroom fundingPlus: Why Gavin Newsom’s meetings with Jeffries and the CBC turned heads among Democrats who are thinking beyond 2026.Michael JonesMay 20, 2026∙ PaidShareSenate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) leaves the Senate floor during a vote at the U.S. Capitol on May 13, 2026. Photo by Elizabeth Frantz/ReutersContinue reading this post for free, courtesy of Michael Jones.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.Previous