Trump tests the Senate with a three-pronged push: lobbying, acting officials, and the SAVE Act

Trump is deploying a three-pronged Senate strategy—lobbying for a third reconciliation bill tied to the SAVE Act, publicly pressuring Senate leaders, and expanding acting appointments—while some Republicans block nominations; the GOP is fast-tracking Trump nominees but remains divided and polling poorly ahead of the August recess, underscoring that while he can broaden his staffing options, legislative success still hinges on the Senate's 50-vote (60 for most filibustered items) math.