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Trump demands throw Senate GOP into disarray

Trump’s demands to cancel the Senate recess and advance his priorities have divided Senate Republicans.

Trump demands throw Senate GOP into disarray
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President Trump is pressing Senate Republicans to cancel their August recess, advance a budget package for the Iran war and pass the SAVE America Act, dividing the conference as Majority Leader John Thune weighs a crowded agenda and uncertain votes.

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President pressing Senate Republicans to act on his priorities

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John Thune
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Senate majority leader weighing competing demands on the Senate agenda

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)
Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Attorney general nominee awaiting confirmation

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Republican senator described as vulnerable in the midterms

Jon Husted
R · OH · SEN

Republican senator described as vulnerable in the midterms

James Lankford
R · OK · SEN

Senator describing Thune’s challenge in managing the Senate agenda

John Kennedy
R · LA · SEN

Senator urging Thune to schedule votes on Republican priorities

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator warning that expectations for the SAVE America Act could demoralize Republican voters

Richard Blumenthal
D · CT · SEN

Senator associated with a Russia sanctions bill on the Senate agenda

Ron Johnson
R · WI · SEN

Senate Budget Committee chair urging action on a budget resolution

Dan Sullivan
R · AK · SEN

Republican senator described as vulnerable in the midterms

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Trump Urges Senate Republicans to Pass SAVE America Act

Outlets on more than one side describe Trump pressing Senate Republicans and the pressure exposing divisions within the conference. The coverage reports resistance to his demands, though it differs on which conflicts it emphasizes. Left-leaning outlets portray the pressure as weakening Trump's ability to win senators' support, emphasizing resistance and demands for written commitments. Center outlets focus on divisions over Trump's broader agenda, including the SAVE America Act, a recess cancellation and a budget package for the Iran war.

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