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Paige, an African elephant, was paraded through the George R Brown Convention Center in Houston after Governor Greg Abbott’s keynote speech, and was seen wearing a large banner supporting Abbott.

The criticism was a rare rebuke from members of the Republican Party who have mostly offered full loyalty to the president, but are increasingly restive.

Previously the favorite in the crowded race after earning Trump's endorsement, his campaign has been suspended following revelations that he exchanged text messages with a former Miss Oklahoma.

The accused banks deny political bias, instead citing risk management however, Trump and other Republicans allege discrimination.

McConnell's spokesman, David Popp, did not elaborate on why the Republican lawmaker from Kentucky was hospitalized or provide an update on his condition.

Republican lawmakers are increasingly breaking from Trump on key policy issues as midterm elections approach, with further clashes expected over upcoming nominations.

From the Gulf to Capitol Hill to my own readers back home, I kept meeting the same person.

The Ukraine Support Act includes measures to help Ukraine rebuild after the war, authorizes more than $1 billion in assistance for Kyiv, and up to $8 billion in support via direct loans.

The congressman stressed that ending direct military assistance would not weaken the alliance but instead redefine it around shared strategic interests.

The House action comes as the Trump administration continues to pursue negotiations with Iran.