Coverage dated July 22, 2026

GOP senator blocks Schumer request to stop Trump from using taxpayer money to ‘max out’ new Air Force One

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Republican Sen. Deb Fischer (Neb.) on Wednesday objected to a request from Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) for unanimous consent to prohibit President Trump from using taxpayer money to further retrofit a luxury Boeing 747 gifted to the president from Qatar.

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GOP senator blocks Schumer request to stop Trump from using taxpayer money to ‘max out’ new Air Force One (opens Myarklamiss)
Published Jul 22, 2026
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Republican Sen. Deb Fischer (Neb.) on Wednesday objected to a request from Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) for unanimous consent to prohibit President Trump from using taxpayer money to further retrofit a luxury Boeing 747 gifted to the president from Qatar.
Fox News
GOP blocks Schumer's effort to ground taxpayer funding for Trump's Qatari Air Force One (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 22, 2026
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Senate Republicans blocked Chuck Schumer's bill to halt taxpayer funding for the new Air Force One Boeing 747-8 retrofit over nuclear concerns.

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