The South African rand weakened in early trade on Tuesday, as risk sentiment remained fragile with the Israel-Iran conflict entering its fifth day.

A bitter feud is escalating between Republican Sen. Rand Paul and Donald Trump’s top border official, injecting uncertainty into Congress’s attempt to pass the administration’s signature policy bill this month.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Charlie Kirk discuss the "Big, Beautiful Bill" and what it will take for him to support the bill. "I was his biggest defender against two impeachments. We'll do it again. I've supported his nominees,

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he “never liked the idea” of President Trump’s military parade, saying while he believes the president “means well,” the

President Donald Trump said Thursday that “of course” Sen. Rand Paul is invited to the annual congressional picnic later in the day, amid a dispute with the Kentucky Republican over his invite to the long-held bipartisan gathering.

One Republican—Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)—was more direct about his opposition to the event. “I just never liked the idea of the parade because I grew up in the ’70s and ’80s, and the only parades I can remember are Soviet parades, for the most part, or North Korean parades,” Paul said on Meet the Press Sunday.

President Trump will host lawmakers Thursday from both parties for the annual congressional picnic on the South Lawn.