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"If we lose the House and the Senate, we should be here from Nov. 9 until Dec. 31," he said.

"I am concerned that you are failing to meet the moment," Sen. Bernie Moreno wrote.

"The mood is not good," said one attendee.

Many senators with the biggest travel bills live in remote or large states.

"I do see the Senate as a firewall in a lot of ways," Thune told Axios.

Some Republicans are testing new ways to distance themselves from Trump.

The Kentucky Republican's return could finally unjam the farm bill.

Republicans plan to appeal, setting up another high-stakes campaign finance fight as the midterm ad wars heat up.

Trump's latest move to try to drive down grocery prices is infuriating key parts of his base.

Paxton needs the backup.