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Trump urged to stop targeting fellow Republicans as GOP fights to keep majority

August 20, 2026

Trump urged to stop targeting fellow Republicans as GOP fights to keep majority

Some Senate Republicans worry President Donald Trump isn't making a strong enough case for electing more GOP senators and is bashing his own party instead.

Rep Ralph Norman calls Senate hiatus 'a slap in the face' while SAVE Act remains stalled

August 18, 2026

Rep Ralph Norman calls Senate hiatus 'a slap in the face' while SAVE Act remains stalled

Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., criticized Senate Republican leaders for going on a five-week recess, demanding action on the stalled SAVE America Act and other conservative priorities.

Inside the Senate's chaotic all-nighter that left Trump's SAVE America Act on the shelf

August 11, 2026

Inside the Senate's chaotic all-nighter that left Trump's SAVE America Act on the shelf

The SAVE America Act was punted as Sen. Mike Lee's promised objection to block Senate recess never materialized during the all-night session.

Schumer caves, hands Republicans shutdown win after months of uncertainty

August 8, 2026

Schumer caves, hands Republicans shutdown win after months of uncertainty

Senate Democrats relented on shutdown threats, with John Thune accusing Chuck Schumer of making a political calculation ahead of midterm elections.

Reporter's Notebook: Summer ends, but the Senate's fall crunch begins

August 6, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Summer ends, but the Senate's fall crunch begins

The Senate faces a daunting list, including Todd Blanche's confirmation, government funding, the SAVE America Act and college sports NIL regulation.

Trump keeps calling Thune despite public fight over SAVE America Act

August 4, 2026

Trump keeps calling Thune despite public fight over SAVE America Act

John Thune says Trump called him twice in one morning, pushing back on reports their working relationship over the SAVE America Act has collapsed.

Reporter's Notebook: Inside the Senate showdown over Trump's push to scrap August recess

August 4, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Inside the Senate showdown over Trump's push to scrap August recess

Trump wants the Senate to skip August recess until it passes the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote, but John Thune says no.

Democrats blink as Schumer helps GOP clear key shutdown hurdle

August 3, 2026

Democrats blink as Schumer helps GOP clear key shutdown hurdle

Chuck Schumer endorsed the continuing resolution as Senate Republicans race to clear a government funding bill before leaving Washington, D.C.

WATCH: Democrats admit when they'd eliminate the filibuster as SAVE Act fight heats up

August 1, 2026

WATCH: Democrats admit when they'd eliminate the filibuster as SAVE Act fight heats up

Trump urges John Thune to eliminate the Senate filibuster or cancel August recess until lawmakers pass the SAVE Act election integrity bill.

Trump questions Thune's leadership as SAVE America Act stalls

July 31, 2026

Trump questions Thune's leadership as SAVE America Act stalls

Trump publicly questioned whether John Thune is the right man to lead Senate Republicans after the SAVE America Act repeatedly failed to secure votes.