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Trump's 'patience is running out' with John Thune, White House says

Trump called for eliminating the filibuster and urged Republicans to pass the voting measure.

Trump's 'patience is running out' with John Thune, White House says
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The White House said Donald Trump’s patience with Senate Majority Leader John Thune was wearing thin over stalled efforts to pass the SAVE America Act. Thune pushed back, while House Republicans pursued a budget-process route to advance parts of the voting overhaul.

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Donald Trump
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President urging Senate Republicans to pass the voting legislation and pressuring Thune

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader responding to White House pressure over the stalled voting legislation

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator reported to have voted against a motion to add the legislation to a budget package

Mike Johnson
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House speaker backing a budget framework intended to advance parts of the voting overhaul

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator reported to have voted against a motion to add the legislation to a budget package

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator reported to have voted against a motion to add the legislation to a budget package

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator defending Thune’s leadership

White House press secretary conveying Trump’s position

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Trump Urges Senate Republicans to Pass SAVE America Act

Outlets across the spectrum report that Trump pressed Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, including by urging them to eliminate the filibuster or remain in session. They also report that Thune resisted and said the votes were lacking. Left-leaning outlets portray Trump's pressure as provoking Republican resistance, with one article also framing the bill as a voting-rights issue. Center outlets focus on the Trump-Thune dispute over votes, the filibuster and Senate scheduling. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Trump's push for action before recess and Thune's response, sometimes focusing on whether Thune should remain leader.

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