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Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell secured support from major college athletic conferences, advancing the bipartisan bill toward a Senate vote.
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After months of delay and political tension, Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence was approved by the Senate amid ongoing debates over the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 29, 2026, 1:02 AM
politics
Following President Trump's call, Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced plans to include sanctions targeting Iran in the ongoing Russia sanctions legislation.
The Hill | Jul 23, 2026, 9:50 PM
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John Thune responds to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s remarks about President Trump’s frustration with stalled legislation.
The Hill | Jul 23, 2026, 6:11 PM
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Thune refrains from endorsing any candidate to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, as multiple Republicans announce their bids.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 8:48 PM
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President Donald Trump publicly expressed doubt about Senate Majority Leader John Thune's ability to advance the SAVE America Act, highlighting tensions as the bill struggles to secure enough votes.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 11:59 AM
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune expresses desire for spending cuts to accompany any future debt ceiling increase, with the next raise expected in early 2027.
Daily Caller | Jul 31, 2026, 3:57 AM
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune cautions that advancing a budget resolution faces hurdles despite former President Trump's renewed demands for Senate action on funding the Iran war and raising the debt limit.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 4:38 PM
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune cautions that the Senate currently lacks enough Republican support to move forward on a budget resolution aimed at funding the Iran war and raising the debt limit, following renewed demands from former President Trump.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 4:21 PM
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President Donald Trump, along with Senators Mike Lee, Rick Scott, and Ashley Moody, called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the Senate’s summer recess until the SAVE America Act is enacted.
Fox News Latest | Jul 27, 2026, 6:00 PM
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Tensions rise as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt signals President Trump’s waning patience over the stalled SAVE America Act, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune calls for proactive efforts to advance the bill.
Daily Caller | Jul 24, 2026, 3:52 AM
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Senate Democrats demand reforms and the removal of acting DNI Bill Pulte before considering reauthorization of the warrantless surveillance provision.
Daily Caller | Jul 31, 2026, 3:38 PM
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President Donald Trump acknowledges the $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead but expresses regret and defends it as he supports Todd Blanche’s stalled attorney general nomination.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 2:21 PM
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Senate Republicans and Democrats are negotiating a funding agreement to prevent a shutdown and limit a White House rule expanding Trump appointees' control over congressional appropriations.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 11:04 AM
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Despite active White House involvement and support from college sports leaders, key legislative hurdles put the future of the Protect College Sports Act in doubt.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 10:17 PM
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Senate Republicans say the House-passed budget resolution, including $73 billion in defense spending and SAVE America Act reforms, lacks sufficient support and requires more work before Senate consideration.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 10:43 AM
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Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis demand written proposals to modify the Trump IRS settlement, delaying the confirmation vote for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 12:41 AM
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President Trump downplays the possibility that Senator John Cornyn could block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Senate nomination, despite Cornyn’s expressed reservations.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 10:56 PM
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Clayton's confirmation may help resolve the impasse over renewing a key surveillance authority that expired in June.
CBS Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 12:53 AM
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expresses skepticism about the federal SAVE Act’s chances of passage before Congress’s August break, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls the bill 'dead on arrival.'
The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 8:21 PM
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Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent US politician and military veteran, was honoured in memorial services at the US Capitol and Washington National Cathedral, attended by lawmakers and global leaders.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 28, 2026, 7:53 PM
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The Wall Street Journal editorial board opposes President Trump’s campaign to eliminate the Senate filibuster to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, calling it a poor political trade-off.
The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 7:25 PM
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Political leaders gathered in Washington to pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting his hawkish foreign policy and influential role in US politics.
Guardian US | Jul 28, 2026, 6:53 PM
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After extensive negotiations, revised legislation aimed at addressing college sports eligibility issues has been sent to major conferences for approval as the Senate prepares for a potential vote.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 6:02 PM