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Trump pressures Senate Republicans to move forward with budget draft

Thune said he did not believe Senate Republicans had the votes to pass the budget resolution.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 2, 2026
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Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans to advance a budget resolution before their August recess, while John Thune said he did not believe the votes were there. The push is part of a broader dispute over Trump’s pressure on the Senate and the SAVE America Act.

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John Thune
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Senate majority leader responding to pressure to advance a budget resolution

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President pressing Senate Republicans to advance a budget resolution and the SAVE America Act

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White House press secretary describing Trump's impatience with Thune

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator criticizing Trump's pressure on Senate Republicans

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Thune Delays Advancement of the SAVE America Act

Outlets report pressure from Trump and the White House to advance the SAVE America Act, while Thune pushes back or delays action amid vote and funding constraints. Left-leaning outlets focus on Republican frustration with Trump’s pressure and Thune’s personal exchanges with him. Center outlets describe White House pressure and Thune’s challenge of securing enough votes. Right-leaning outlets mostly urge Thune to advance the act, while some stress funding priorities or vote constraints.

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