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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.

Kentucky governor calls on McConnell to prove he is fit to serve or resign: 'Address the people'

July 29, 2026

Kentucky governor calls on McConnell to prove he is fit to serve or resign: 'Address the people'

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demanded that Sen. Mitch McConnell prove his fitness to serve or resign after the 84-year-old's lengthy hospital stay.

Trump demands Thune keep Senate in session until SAVE America Act passes

July 27, 2026

Trump demands Thune keep Senate in session until SAVE America Act passes

Trump demands John Thune cancel Senate recess until the SAVE America Act passes, renewing his call to terminate the filibuster for GOP priorities.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.