https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gop-defense-hawks-break-with-trump-ahead-of-the-midtermsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gop-defense-hawks-break-with-trump-ahead-of-the-midtermshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gop-defense-hawks-break-with-trump-ahead-of-the-midterms#u172421Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:03:32 +0000Republican defense hawks are fracturing from President Donald Trump prior to the midterm elections, potentially jeopardizing his expansive military budget and defense priorities. Lawmakers are openly questioning why they should continue funding his agenda as key policy decisions get caught in a cluttered lame-duck legislative jumble. The impending shift in Congress points to rising resistance among traditional Republican members who refuse to automatically comply with White House demands on military spending.Why it mattersDefense spending and policy priorities face significant hurdles as lawma