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Trump demands Thune not let Senate leave until SAVE Act is passed

Trump demands Thune not let Senate leave until SAVE Act is passed

President Trump is calling for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in Washington until Republicans pass the SAVE America Act.
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Lindsey Graham's funeral to draw Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington

Lindsey Graham's funeral to draw Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of the more influential politicians in the United States, will be eulogized in Washington
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Lindsey Graham's funeral drawing Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington

Lindsey Graham's funeral drawing Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of the more influential politicians in the United States, will be eulogized in Washington
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Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill

Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill

President Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill
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President Trump Urges Senate to Cancel Break for Voting Bill Passage

President Trump Urges Senate to Cancel Break for Voting Bill Passage

President Donald Trump has called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the Senate's August break until the chamber passes the SAVE America Act, a voting bill requiring proof of citizenship. Despite Trump's pressure, the bill lacks sufficient support, with Republicans holding a 53-47 majority in the Senate. Trump has suggested scrapping the legislative filibuster to advance the bill, but Thune has resisted, citing insufficient votes. The bill, which aims to tighten voting requirements, has faced criticism for potentially disenfranchising millions of voters. The push for the bill comes amid broader political challenges for Republicans, including upcoming midterm elections and various legislative priorities.
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Mounting Tensions Between President Trump and Senate Leader Thune Over Voting Bill

Mounting Tensions Between President Trump and Senate Leader Thune Over Voting Bill

Tensions between President Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have escalated over the stalled SAVE America Act. The bill, which seeks to implement stricter voter ID requirements, has faced opposition in the Senate, where Thune has stated that there are not enough votes to pass it. Trump has publicly criticized Thune, urging him to keep the Senate in session and consider eliminating the filibuster to pass the bill. Despite the pressure, Thune has maintained that the legislative filibuster will not be removed, and the Senate is scheduled to recess soon.
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Trump, Zelenskiy and Netanyahu attend US Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral

Trump, Zelenskiy and Netanyahu attend US Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral

By Nolan D. McCaskill, Joseph Ax and Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - The casket of Lindsey Graham, the late Republican senator, was carried into the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday for a funeral service attended by U.S.
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Before funeral, US lawmakers recall Lindsey Graham as persuasive, funny and hawkish

Before funeral, US lawmakers recall Lindsey Graham as persuasive, funny and hawkish

By Nolan D. McCaskill and Joseph Ax WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - Hundreds of U.S. lawmakers gathered in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday to honor Lindsey Graham, the late Republican senator whose outspoken support for an assertive foreign policy made him one of the party's last prominent hawks.
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US advances nomination of Trump top spy nominee Clayton

US advances nomination of Trump top spy nominee Clayton

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Monday advanced the nomination of Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's pick to be the top U.S. spy, and he is expected to be approved within days despite a tense confirmation hearing.
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Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' at services drawing world leaders in Washington

Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' at services drawing world leaders in Washington

Sen. Lindsey Graham is being eulogized in Washington
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U.S. House Approves Budget with Farm Aid Amid Senate Uncertainty

U.S. House Approves Budget with Farm Aid Amid Senate Uncertainty

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a budget framework that includes significant new farm assistance, totaling $12 billion, alongside funding for the Iran war. The $95 billion budget was approved on a narrow party-line vote. However, the measure faces a challenging path in the Senate, where Republicans have indicated it will not advance without substantial modifications. House Agriculture Committee Chair GT Thompson emphasized the urgent need for this assistance, citing $80 billion in uncovered farm losses since 2023, despite existing commodity program payments and the Bridge Assistance Program initiated by President Trump. Senate Republican Leader John Thune has suggested that the budget may face a 'dead end' unless it can be used as a vehicle for a continuing resolution to fund the government.
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Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins

Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins

Former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson has secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine on Saturday