Republican Representative Don Bacon stated on September 9th, 2025, that President Trump has been "weak on Russia" while acknowledging praise for his stance on Iran, calling his Russia policy "terrible" and "even worse" than that of former President Biden. Separately, on the same day, conservative Republicans are threatening to vote against a continuing resolution (CR) if it extends enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, with some suggesting an income cap, according to a report from Notus. In a statement shared on X, Representative Eric Burlison debuted a video showing a Hellfire missile failing to affect an "egg shaped UFO," with the event described as shocking by attendees and shared by Representative Jared Moskowitz. Meanwhile, Senator Susan Collins expressed delight over remarks made by Governor Janet Mills regarding Collins' fight against Trump's tariffs, noting a good relationship between them, as reported by Burgess Everett on X. Governor Mills also commented on Collins' "tough position" and appreciated her efforts. In other developments, the previous report indicated that a top aide to former IRS official Lois Lerner, who was involved in targeting conservative groups, had been fired. The report did not name the aide or specify the exact timing of the dismissal within the reporting window. Additionally, students from multiple universities in Washington D.C. participated in walkouts protesting federal presence and urging administrators not to cooperate with federal agencies following President Trump's crime emergency order.
