Also, Orban’s current anti-Ukraine propaganda campaign was used to test the mobilization skills of Fidesz reps, leading “Fidesz [to decide to run] different candidates in at least a third of its constituencies in the 2026 elections…”

Orban-backed legislation against civ.soc. tanked due to opposition from (i.a.) Min. of National Economy Márton Nagy, Min. of the Prime Minister’s Office Gergely Gulyás, Min. for EU Affairs János Bóka, and Min. of Public Administration and Regional Development Tibor Navracsics.

2/“Congressional republicans have remained sceptical about Orbán’s close relationship with Russia and his positions on national security issues...” Key Rs co-sponsored this resolution introduced on the eve of the Trump-Orban meeting, name-checking Hungary.
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4/4 Other Co-Sponsors: Chris Coons (D-DE), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Curtis (R-UT), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Jackie Rosen (D-NV).

3/4 Points to Sen. Tillis for most on point quote: “Vladimir Putin is a war criminal who uses Russia’s energy exports to fund his campaign of murder and aggression.”

2/4 Notable co-sponsors: SFRC Member Thom Tillis (R-NC), who like Shaheen, is also a member of the U.S. Helsinki Committee, and Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chair of the U.S. Helsinki Committee AND Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

… he meant Viktor Orbán’s control of the legislature, the judiciary and the media – and above all, the awesome, awesome power to change the constitution at will.”

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