Trump Presses Thune
Trump urges Senate leaders to forgo recess and change rules to advance his agenda.
July 27, 2026 · Updated Jul 27, 8:17pm ET
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The Washington SunTrump Tells the Senate to Delay Recess Until His Voting Bill Passes
New York PostTrump urges Thune to keep Senate in session until it passes SAVE America Act or ends filibuster
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ABC NewsTrump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
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AlterNetTrump just demanded Senate change rules to pass his policies — and it’s DOA
FOX NewsTrump demands Thune keep Senate in session until SAVE America Act passes
Washington ExaminerThune pours cold water on Trump's call to axe recess for SAVE Act
TownhallTrump Has More to Say About Thune As SAVE America Act Pressure Mounts
Epoch TimesTrump Calls for Senate to Stay in Town Until SAVE America Act Is Passed
Western JournalTrump Calls on John Thune to Hold Senators in D.C. Until They Terminate the Filibuster
PJ Media5 Senators Press Thune on SAVE America Act as Voter Roll Cleanup Costs Dems 9,000 in Pennsylvania
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What happened
President Donald Trump on Monday urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune
John ThuneAmerican politician (born 1961) to keep the Senate in session through its planned August recess until the House-passed SAVE America Act clears the chamber, or to eliminate the 60-vote legislative filibuster. Thune rejected the push, saying Republicans lack the votes and that keeping senators in Washington would not change the bill’s prospects. Sen. Mike LeeMike LeeAmerican politician said he would object to the five-week recess until the election bill passes, with Sens. Rick Scott
Rick ScottUnited States Senator from Florida since 2019 and Ashley Moody
Ashley MoodyUnited States Senator from Florida since 2025 joining the pressure campaign. GOP leaders separately circulated talking points to discourage a conference revolt over the stalled measure.
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