U.S. Senate Republicans expressed concern on Monday about the Trump administration's threat to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as two lawmakers threatened to retaliate by blocking President Donald Trump's central bank nominees and a third called for the federal probe to end quickly.

Morrow faces Trump-backed Michael Whatley and businessman Don Brown in the 2026 Republican primary to fill Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat.

S.C., signaled readiness for reconciliation as Republicans explore legislative response to Minnesota fraud investigation findings.

The emerging framework would extend the expired enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years, while adding income caps and other provisions designed to draw GOP support.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski said the investigation is "nothing more than an attempt at coercion," while House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill warned it would create "an unnecessary distraction.

Republicans see opportunity in Minnesota's open Senate seat as fraud scandal rocks Democratic Party. GOP optimistic about flipping blue state in 2026.