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July 26, 2026

Trump's SAVE America Act stalls as McConnell's absence complicates Senate path

Sen. Mitch McConnell's extended Senate absence complicates the SAVE America Act's path through budget reconciliation as Republicans scramble for votes.

July 24, 2026

GOP rift grows as Thune hits brakes on Trump's election bill to avert shutdown

Sen. John Thune prioritizes a continuing resolution over the SAVE Act, sparking GOP tensions as Sen. John Kennedy warns against negotiating with Democrats.

July 23, 2026

Trump's patience 'running out' as Thune fires back over stalled election security bill

Karoline Leavitt says Trump's patience is wearing thin with John Thune over the SAVE America Act as Senate Republicans face a 50-vote math problem.

July 22, 2026

Republicans say they'd welcome Fetterman as GOP eyes bigger Senate majority

John Thune says Republicans would welcome John Fetterman if he leaves the Democratic Party, as the senator's pro-Israel stance isolates him.

July 21, 2026

Trump may have endorsed Darline Graham, but GOP Senate hopefuls aren’t backing down

Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham faces a major test as Russell Fry, Ralph Norman and others jump into the South Carolina GOP Senate nomination race.

July 21, 2026

Trump faces Republican rebellion over Daylight Saving Time as Senate bill nears dead end

The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House, but Senate opposition from northern-state lawmakers over children going to school in the dark looms large.

July 19, 2026

WATCH: Josh Hawley issues blistering rebuke of McConnell over ‘obligation’ to country

Sen. Josh Hawley says Mitch McConnell's team has an obligation to constituents amid persistent questions about the senator's health condition.

July 17, 2026

GOP civil war erupts over Trump's latest agenda push as key Republicans threaten to sink megabill

Republican senators and House members raise objections about a draft budget blueprint, threatening the reconciliation timeline outlined by House GOP leaders.

July 16, 2026

BRET BAIER: Lindsey Graham was a true defender of America and a bridge builder

Fox News anchor on late senator's final trip to Kyiv, his bipartisan deal-making legacy, and the emotional tributes from rivals like Bernie Sanders and John Thune.

July 15, 2026

Senate faces 'come-to-Jesus' moment on Trump's election priority under GOP's new plan

Republicans aim to pass election integrity measures through budget reconciliation by offering states grant funding to enforce voter ID requirements.