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Trump urged Thune to keep the Senate in session and called for ending the filibuster to advance the bill.

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President Donald Trump and Republican Sens. Mike Lee, Rick Scott and Ashley Moody urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in session until it passes the SAVE America Act. Sen. Thom Tillis called efforts to pass the bill a waste of time.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act and end the filibuster

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Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator urging the Senate to remain in session until it passes the SAVE America Act

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator supporting Lee's call to keep the Senate in session

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Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN

Senator calling for the Senate to stay in session until the bill passes

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader whom the officials urged to cancel the recess

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who criticized efforts to pass the bill

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Trump Urges Senate to Cancel August Recess Over SAVE America Act

Outlets agree President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the August recess and eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, while Thune maintained that Republicans lack the votes. Left-leaning outlets focus on Senate friction and portray Trump's warnings as chaotic pressure. Center outlets, including the Associated Press, emphasize the procedural standoff over vote counts and Senate scheduling. Right-leaning outlets spotlight conservative senators backing Trump's demand to pass the measure.

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