A bill that was introduced by Minnesota Senate Republicans to define so-called "Trump derangement syndrome" as a mental illness has provoked a backlash, with some saying the bill trivializes mental health care in the state regardless of the seriousness of its original intent.

The proposal, which one Republican described as a “tongue-in-cheek” measure designed to make a point about criticism of President Donald Trump, was derided by Democrats as trivializing mental health and minimizing legitimate concerns.

Senate Republicans are seeking to define “Trump Derangement Syndrome” in Minnesota statute as the "acute onset paranoia" related to Trump policies.

Some House and Senate Democrats appear divided over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision to help Republicans avoid a government shutdown. Nine other Democrats joined Sen. Schumer in advancing the stopgap measure Friday,

The plan would avert a government shutdown but give Donald Trump and Elon Musk more power over spending, sparking fierce backlash among Democrats.

Former Michigan gubernatorial  candidate Tudor Dixon on President Donald Trump's approval rating, Democrats gearing up for the 2028 election and an MSNBC panel slamming Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for supporting the GOP spending bill.