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Republicans control Congress, so why is Trump’s SAVE America Act stuck?

President Donald Trump’s obsession with unfounded claims of election fraud has defined his second term in office. But in recent months his fixation has moved from executive nominee litmus tests and executive orders reinforcing proof of citizenship to vote into legislation – dragging Congress into the fray.

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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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Epstein survivors accuse ‘condescending’ Todd Blanche of gaslighting in meeting held as part of his AG bid

Republican Thom Tillis earlier made meeting with survivors a requisite for his support for Trump’s pick for attorney general

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Epstein survivors attend Todd Blanche’s Senate hearing after acting AG refused to meet them

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Republican senator won’t confirm Todd Blanche unless one condition is met

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Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors unleash on Todd Blanche: ‘The audacity to say these lies’

One Epstein survivor bluntly described Blanche’s testimony as ‘bulls***” and described his handling of the matter as ‘disgusting’

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Todd Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors ‘this afternoon’ after top Republican threatens to block his path to AG

Blanche ‘looks forward to their discussion,’ Justice Department says

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Tillis adds a new condition to his vote for Blanche

Sen. Thom Tillis on Thursday set a new condition for his vote to confirm Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to attorney general: He wants Blanche to meet with Epstein victims first. During the second day of hearings for Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who will…

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Todd Blanche says he’s not Trump’s lawyer. The senators in charge of his future aren’t convinced

ANALYSIS: The president’s former criminal defense attorney faces a high-stakes loyalty test pitting his ‘love’ for Trump against the rule of law. Congress doesn’t know who to believe, Alex Woodward writes

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What Todd Blanche accidentally revealed about Trump during his confirmation hearing

ANALYSIS: This was an absurd situation dressed up like a normal hearing, writes Holly Baxter. But some of the former Trump lawyer’s exchanges with senators were particularly eye-opening

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Blanche pushes back on ‘weaponization’ fund worries during hearing

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended his involvement in a $1.8 billion “weaponization” compensation fund at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday in his bid for the top Justice Department job. Over the course of the hearing, Blanche sparred with Democrats and pushed back on concerns from some Republicans…

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Darline Graham sworn in to the Senate as first sister to succeed a brother

Sen. Darline Graham took the oath of office Tuesday to fill the vacancy left by the unexpected death of her older brother, four-term Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. The late Graham died Saturday night at age of 71 of an aortic dissection, according to preliminary findings by the D.C. medical examiner. …

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Todd Blanche faces grilling over Epstein files, Trump ties and Jan 6

Todd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general, with key Republicans still undecided about whether to back his nomination

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Todd Blanche takes his turn on the hot seat

Todd Blanche faces his biggest public test Wednesday in his bid to serve as President Donald Trump’s fourth confirmed attorney general: a Senate Judiciary Committee with a pair of undecided Republicans. The panel’s two-day hearing, which will feature Blanche on the first day and outside witnesses on the second, will…

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Here’s how Democrats can still take the Senate even with Graham Platner on political life support in Maine

ANALYSIS: Every path to win back the Senate majority hinged on Democrats winning Maine. But, writes Eric Garcia, with greater difficulty, Democrats could still get to 51 seats

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After the exit of another top general, Democratic Senator Kaine has questions for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: ‘Is this a personal thing’

“Are you pushing out the truth tellers to surround yourself by yes-men?”

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Who Is Senator Bill Cassidy? Career, Wife, Net Worth and His Alleged Screaming Match with Trump

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who clashed with Donald Trump in a heated Iran war powers row, is using his final months in office to push an ambitious, and risky, plan to shore up Social Security.

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Days into his new job, Pulte raises eyebrows in Senate

With Bill Pulte just days into his job acting director of national intelligence, senators on both sides of the aisle are already expressing concern about his performance. Pulte began Friday, after weeks of criticism over his appointment. On Monday, he reportedly began firing intelligence officials and staff at the DNI en…

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Trump’s GOP alliance starts cracking as Republicans turn on the president

The relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans neared a breaking point this week

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Top Republican decries Trump’s Iran deal: ‘Reagan is rolling over in his grave’

Senator Bill Cassidy attacks ‘worst foreign policy blunder in decades’ while others in his party skeptical over peace deal

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An empty committee room defines Senate-White House relations

An empty Senate Intelligence Committee room summed up the mood Wednesday afternoon during what was supposed to be an easy step in Majority Leader John Thune’s plan to revive a lapsed surveillance authority. Instead, the key spy powers tool, the committee room and senators themselves were left in the dark…

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Kansas could become the first state to change how its Supreme Court justices are selected since 2021

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Brew.

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Senate clashes over fate of ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Senate Democrats sought to pass legislation to abolish the White House’s supposedly defunct “anti-weaponization” fund Tuesday, in a floor move blocked by Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., attempted to pass via unanimous consent the measure to stop the $1.8 billion fund from the Department…

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Sixty-nine members of the U.S. Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026

Sixty-nine members of the U.S. Congress — 58 U.S. representatives and 11 U.S. senators — have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026.

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Trump soft pitches take-home pay message

Buried deep inside President Donald Trump’s typical campaign trail stump speech have been brief mentions about boosting voters’ take-home pay, which could boost Republican congressional candidates in November. But there are worries in GOP circles that the president is not focused enough on his economic stewardship, amid sagging poll numbers,…

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