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Trump's voter ID bill catches unlikely break as McConnell remains sidelined

July 9, 2026

Trump's voter ID bill catches unlikely break as McConnell remains sidelined

Mitch McConnell's weeks-long absence removes one key "no" vote on the SAVE America Act, but Senate Republicans still face a filibuster problem.

McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, saw no need for 'immediate return' from China as former GOP leader hospitalized

July 7, 2026

McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, saw no need for 'immediate return' from China as former GOP leader hospitalized

Elaine Chao stayed in China on a planned trip while Mitch McConnell entered his third week of hospitalization, as online rumors swirl about his condition.

MORNING GLORY: Senator Susan Collins and the nation’s national defense

June 30, 2026

MORNING GLORY: Senator Susan Collins and the nation’s national defense

Why Senate Republicans, including Collins, Wicker and Thune, may use budget reconciliation to pass Pentagon funding and avoid a government shutdown.

Trump heads to Capitol Hill for pivotal meeting as Senate GOP divisions deepen

June 24, 2026

Trump heads to Capitol Hill for pivotal meeting as Senate GOP divisions deepen

Trump visits Senate GOP to push the SAVE America Act as Republicans struggle with unity ahead of the midterm elections.

Reporter's Notebook: Senate Republicans brace for tough lunch with Trump amid legislative clashes

June 23, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Senate Republicans brace for tough lunch with Trump amid legislative clashes

President Trump visits Capitol Hill on Wednesday to meet Senate Republicans amid growing tensions over the SAVE America Act and filibuster demands.

Todd Blanche earns attorney general bid endorsement from law enforcement alliance ahead of confirmation

June 16, 2026

Todd Blanche earns attorney general bid endorsement from law enforcement alliance ahead of confirmation

The Western States Sheriffs' Association endorses Todd Blanche for Attorney General, urging the Senate to quickly confirm Trump's nominee to the post.

Trump's SAVE America Act shows signs of life in the Senate despite Republican revolt

June 9, 2026

Trump's SAVE America Act shows signs of life in the Senate despite Republican revolt

Senate Republicans hit 50 votes on the SAVE America Act during a vote-a-rama, but the filibuster blocked the voter ID bill from advancing further.

Trump green lights new DNI Pulte to 'start the process' on mass intelligence firings

June 5, 2026

Trump green lights new DNI Pulte to 'start the process' on mass intelligence firings

Trump tells Wall Street Journal he gave Bill Pulte the green light to fire intelligence community officials and reduce the size of 18 agencies.

Senate push to reauthorize nation’s spy powers stumbles over controversial Trump decision

June 5, 2026

Senate push to reauthorize nation’s spy powers stumbles over controversial Trump decision

The Senate tried and failed to advance FISA reauthorization as Democrats blocked the spy law over Trump's pick of Bill Pulte as the new head of ODNI.

Trump scores victory despite growing GOP divide after Senate passes $70B ICE, Border Patrol funding package

June 5, 2026

Trump scores victory despite growing GOP divide after Senate passes $70B ICE, Border Patrol funding package

Senate Republicans advanced Trump's $70 billion immigration enforcement package after a marathon vote-a-rama marked by internal GOP divisions.