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John Thune leads Republican revolt over Trump demanding Senate cancel summer break for him

‘We could stay here ‘til Christmas’, a frustrated Thune tells Trump of chamber’s inability to pass his voter ID law

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Trump to Senate: Cancel August recess

As the Senate speeds toward its upcoming August recess, President Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep his chamber in session and in Washington instead. So far, that’s unlikely. “You could stay here till Christmas” and the situation wouldn’t change, Thune said.…

Roll Call · Jul 27

'Could Impact Elections': Republican Mutiny Threatens Thune's Leadership Over Trump Election Bill

Republican divisions over a Trump-backed election bill threaten Senator John Thune's leadership as the Senate faces a tight legislative schedule. The bill lacks sufficient support, complicating GOP dynamics.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

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Trump demands GOP scrap filibuster to ram through voting bill

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The Independent UK · Jul 27

Trump’s dire warning if Senate goes on vacation without passing voter ID: ‘Losing & Death’

Majority Leader John Thune has repeatedly said the president’s pet voting restriction bill doesn’t have enough support in the upper chamber after passing in the House of Representatives

The Independent UK · Jul 27

John Kennedy Says John Thune Is 'Too Cautious,' Predicts Chuck Schumer Will Shut Down the Government

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) accused Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) of moving too cautiously in talks with Democrats to prevent a September government shutdown, predicting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) cannot deliver a deal.

Benzinga · Jul 27

Trump-Thune tensions boil, but GOP leader seen as safe — for now

John Thune has yet to be branded with a derisive nickname from Donald Trump, but the president and his team have turned up the heat on the Senate majority leader. Yet, GOP sources are banking that the South Dakotan has the support of his caucus. The latest Republican-on-Republican drama has…

Roll Call · Jul 27

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Wrapup: House hustles home while Senate stays the course

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., defied expectations and kept his fractured conference together to pass several priority items before House members jetted home on Thursday to kick off a five-week recess. But how much of that legislation their colleagues in the Senate will take up is a different question, as divisions…

Roll Call · Jul 24

Hopes for key crypto bill fade amid delays, Trump ethics controversy

The CLARITY Act has been kicked down the road once again, and could be a casualty of mid-term politics.

Fortune · Jul 24

Frustrated Thune tells Trump to ‘get on the phone and get the votes’ after Leavitt swipes at Senate over voter ID

White House escalates its issues with Majority Leader John Thune after declaring that the Senate is ‘where you send things when you want them to die’

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Capitol Lens | Trophy life

From left, California Sens. Adam B. Schiff and Alex Padilla and Senate Majority Leader John Thune escort the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two World Series trophies in the Russell Senate Office Building on Thursday, on their way to meet with members of the team. The Dodgers won the Major League Baseball…

Roll Call · Jul 23

Trump’s ‘patience is running out’ with Thune over SAVE Act, Leavitt says

The White House’s growing frustration with Senate Majority Leader John Thune seeped into public again on Thursday, the second consecutive day team Trump has vented at the chamber’s Republican leader. “His patience is running out,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, referring to President Donald Trump’s feelings about Thune.…

Roll Call · Jul 23

US Congress passes $95 billion Republican budget for Iran war

The House approved a Republican-only budget proposal for Iran war funding. This plan allocates significant funds for national security and farmers. Democrats argue the money should be spent domestically on lowering costs. Senate Republicans remain divided on the House's budget strategy. The budget battle occurs as military deaths in the…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

House Republicans to write $95bn bill to fund Iran war and aid farmers

GOP-controlled chamber paves way for reconciliation bill, while making long-shot attempt at new voting restrictions

The Guardian - US · Jul 22

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Roll Call · Jul 22

GOP budget blueprint adopted in House as Senate resists

The House adopted a GOP-backed budget resolution along party lines Wednesday, taking a critical first step toward passing a $95 billion reconciliation package focused mostly on the Iran war. The vote on the fiscal 2027 budget blueprint was 216-214, with only two Republicans — Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and…

Roll Call · Jul 22

Trump in Georgia: Ossoff, Democrats ‘want to let the Marxists into power’

President Donald Trump was in Georgia’s Cobb County on Wednesday, diving into one of the nation’s most closely watched political battlegrounds where Republicans are looking to flip a Senate seat in November. The president and the GOP were hopeful his remarks at what was ostensibly an official White House event…

Roll Call · Jul 22

Jay Clayton heads toward DNI confirmation vote

The Senate is on track to vote next week on President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, after he cleared a key committee hurdle. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., filed cloture on the nomination Wednesday, a day after the Senate Intelligence Committee advanced it 9-8…

Roll Call · Jul 21

Funding extension passes House, heads for Senate rewrite

The House passed a short-term funding patch Tuesday night that is designed to head off a partial government shutdown this fall. The continuing resolution passed on a mostly party-line vote of 220-205, with only one Republican — Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie — joining most Democrats in opposition. Six Democrats broke…

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Roll Call · Jul 21

Can the GOP trifecta meet their ‘mandate’ moment?

When Republicans won in 2024, they promised to use their coveted trifecta to deliver on an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” for President Donald Trump’s agenda. With few legislative days left ahead of midterms, some argue they should have done more. It’s left some lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of their red…

Roll Call · Jul 21

Rotunda tribute and Cathedral funeral announced for Lindsey Graham

The late Sen. Lindsey Graham will be honored with a ceremony in the Capitol’s Rotunda ahead of a funeral at the National Cathedral next Tuesday. “For so many of us in the Senate and the House, myself included, Lindsey was more than a colleague, he was a friend,” Senate Majority…

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Trump’s $400 million war chest could reshape the battle for Congress

MAGA Inc, a campaign funding group aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump, has amassed more ‌than $400 million

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Senate bill to end daylight saving time could fail due to school pick-up issues

Last week, the House overwhelmingly approved a measure to make daylight saving time permanent

Roll Call · Jul 20

How Congress is losing its path(s)

Hoping for a few final wins before the midterms, Republicans are going for reconciliation — again. That’s partly because other legislative paths to President Donald Trump’s desk are disappearing. They’ll spend a good chunk of this week on plans for a third round of the filibuster-proof budget process, this time…

The Guardian - US · Jul 17

Trump speech lays groundwork for him to tamper with midterm results, critics warn

Democrats and advocates sound alarm at Trump rehashing false claims about 2020 election in his primetime address

Roll Call · Jul 17

Wrapup: Congress’ July sprint off to a stumbling start

Republican leaders laid the groundwork for a final dash to pass partisan legislative priorities before August recess. But if this week was any indication, it won’t be an easy run. First, Washington was struck by the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on July 11. Moving quickly, South Carolina…

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