The Political Temperature Index has cooled to 71.8° as divisions within the Republican Party come to the forefront. - Trump’s clash with a Republican senator over his $87.6 billion Iran war funding request added 47.8 points, highlighting deepening rifts in GOP unity. - His refusal to sign a bipartisan housing bill contributed 8.5 points, raising concerns about implications for homebuyers and renters amid a housing crisis. - The DOJ's planned lawsuit against California's Glock ban added 7.9 points, reflecting ongoing tensions over gun control and state vs. federal authority. - A ruling by an Obama-appointed judge that struck down Trump’s election rules provoked a stern warning from the White House, contributing 6.3 points and underscoring judicial conflicts.
Watch for GOP responses to Trump's housing bill stance and developments on military funding as Congress reconvenes.