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

Thune pushed back against the White House and said it should work to secure votes for the legislation.

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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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

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

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

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

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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
R · LA-4

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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White House Presses Thune to Advance SAVE America Act

The White House pressed Senate Majority Leader John Thune to advance the SAVE America Act. Thune pushed back, saying supporters needed to secure enough votes. Center outlets frame the story as a dispute over Senate support and vote prospects, with Thune urging the administration to help secure votes. Left-leaning outlets stress the bill’s dim Senate prospects and potential burdens on voters.

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