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Karoline Leavitt says Trump's 'patience is running out' with key GOP leader

Thune said the bill lacked the votes to overcome Senate hurdles and urged the administration to persuade lawmakers.

Karoline Leavitt says Trump's 'patience is running out' with key GOP leader
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The White House warned that President Donald Trump's patience was running out over the stalled SAVE America Act, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune said it lacked the votes to advance. The dispute highlights tensions between Trump and Senate Republicans over the voting legislation.

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Senate majority leader responding to pressure to advance the SAVE America Act

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President urging Senate Republicans to advance the SAVE America Act

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White House press secretary conveying Trump's demand for progress on the bill

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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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