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Trump heads to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown increasingly frustrated with him

Trump is scheduled to meet Senate Republicans amid disputes over his voting bill, Iran policy and a delayed nomination.

Trump heads to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown increasingly frustrated with him
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Jun 24, 2026
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Donald Trump is set to meet Senate Republicans as disputes over his voting bill, a delayed nomination and Iran policy strain the party. Majority Leader John Thune and other senators say they hope the meeting will promote unity despite their disagreements.

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President pressing Senate Republicans to advance his agenda

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader responding to Trump’s pressure on the voting bill

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Florida senator who invited Trump and urged votes on the bill

Mike Rounds
R · SD · SEN

South Dakota senator discussing questions about the Iran agreement

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator hoping for a conciliatory meeting

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator described as increasingly critical of Trump

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator describing divisions among Republicans

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Utah senator advocating for the SAVE America Act

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Trump Meets With Republican Senators Over Iran War-Powers Vote

Trump met with Senate Republicans and clashed with Bill Cassidy over Iran war powers. Cassidy and Rand Paul later changed their positions, and the Senate rejected a subsequent measure. Left-leaning outlets frame the vote changes as capitulation to Trump’s pressure and focus on his treatment of Cassidy. Center outlets emphasize a tense GOP dispute over Iran and congressional information, also noting Trump’s demands on housing and voting bills. Right-leaning outlets stress Trump’s push for action; some present the vote reversal as a win for him, while another faults Senate Republicans for delaying his voting bill.

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