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Senate Majority Leader John Thune argued data centers should be self-sufficient, funding their own utilities and grid upgrades, as concerns over energy costs and regulatory costs intensify ahead of the midterms; lawmakers are weighing federal standards to ensure center grid costs are covered, while other live updates cover House leadership dynamics and ethics inquiries.
In a Punchbowl News interview, former President Donald Trump said voters are angry with Republicans, not him, signaling distance from GOP fury ahead of the 2026 midterms. He pointed to polling showing Republicans trailing Democrats on the generic ballot and highlighted an enthusiasm gap, plus concerns about cost of living. Trump vowed to back Republicans with MAGA Inc. funds, criticized Senate Leader John Thune, praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, and argued he doesn’t need to campaign because he’s already won.
Senate leaders race to adjourn for August recess as Majority Leader John Thune schedules votes on Russia sanctions, dozens of nominees, and a stopgap funding bill, while Blanche’s confirmation hinges on Sen. Cassidy amid Sen. Murkowski’s opposition. GOP hurdles over the SAVE America Act and a budget resolution threaten the plan, with additional uncertainty around the crypto bill and a college-sports bill delaying the exit from Washington.
Thune laid out a five-week sprint to finish work before the August recess: pass a stopgap funding bill, advance the Russia sanctions package, confirm dozens of nominees (potentially Todd Blanche for attorney general), and hold an initial vote on a GOP budget blueprint, with a crypto bill and other items likely deferred until lawmakers return.
The piece outlines a widening rift between President Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune as Trump pushes to move his agenda via a budget maneuver and a stalled voting plan, while Thune resists ending the filibuster and cautions against rushed votes. With a looming five‑week recess and major items such as immigration funding, Iran sanctions, and other policy moves on the table, intra‑GOP tensions threaten to complicate midterm races as Trump allies clash with Senate leadership.
President Trump is pressing Senate Republican Leader John Thune to back major GOP goals—killing the filibuster, passing a voter ID bill, and a party-line budget—despite Thune and many Republicans saying there’s no majority support; the clash underscores deep rifts within the GOP as incumbents brace for August recess with a fragile 53-seat majority.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he still lacks the 50 votes to pass the party-wide budget plan and faces pressure from President Trump to move a third GOP bill, including the SAVE America Act on election security, before the Senate recesses for summer. White House aides are pushing reconcilation 3.0, but GOP skeptics warn the path involves new committee hurdles and tough, vote-heavy trade-offs as Republicans juggle defense spending, internal divisions, and a year-end stopgap ahead of the midterms.
Axios predicts Senate Majority Leader John Thune could enter the next Congress with less power as the MAGA wing gains influence, shifting leadership away from the institutionalist faction, elevating hardline committee chairs, and boosting intra-party battles over votes, nominees, and funding—even hinting at a Trump impeachment scenario if Democrats win the House.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and fellow Republicans reject Donald Trump’s demand to force the SAVE Act through Congress by delaying the August recess or scrapping the filibuster, arguing there aren’t enough votes for a nuclear option. They hint at little value in staying in session without enough support, while noting a possible path via budget reconciliation for a narrower SAVE Act. The article also references ongoing election-order debates reaching the Supreme Court and other related political maneuvers.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is resisting President Trump’s demand to pass the Save America Act or end the Senate filibuster and cancel the August recess, saying there aren’t enough votes. While Trump presses the issue, many GOP senators privately back Thune and view leadership as secure, even if some conservatives want to delay recess until SAVE passes. The private nature of leadership elections provides cover for those reluctant to publicly oppose Trump, and for now Thune’s hold on the job appears intact despite ongoing tensions.
Trump pressed Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the chamber in session to pass the Save America Act and terminate the filibuster, but GOP support is limited and some Republicans oppose adjourning. With only about eight legislative days left before the August recess, the Senate must also tackle a government funding stopgap, Russia sanctions, and nominations, and the election bill appears unlikely to pass this session.
With about eight legislative days left before the August recess, the Senate is scrambling to pass a government funding stopgap, a Russia sanctions bill and dozens of nominations, while President Trump pressures Republicans to back the SAVE America Act for election-related funding—votes on that front are uncertain. Senators Mike Lee and Rick Scott have signaled opposition to adjourning until SAVE America passes, potentially impacting leadership dynamics. Key votes this week include Jay Clayton’s DNI nomination and possibly Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, as lawmakers weigh a December funding package and a cryptocurrency bill (the Clarity Act) that may be punted to next week.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is forcing a floor vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess to put all senators on the record, even though the bill does not have the 60 votes to clear a filibuster; it faces Democratic opposition over consumer protections and illicit-finance safeguards, while Ripple, Coinbase, Fidelity, and Goldman Sachs back passage. A failed or delayed vote could stall SEC-CFTC regulatory clarity and shape the midterm political dynamics ahead of the election.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune delays action on the SAVE America Act to prioritize a continuing resolution that would keep the government funded, arguing the Senate can’t count to 50 on a budget resolution yet. House Republicans have pushed a reconciliation framework that could include parts of SAVE, but GOP divisions persist over whether to advance both priorities at once, with ongoing negotiations ahead of the midterms.
President Trump is pressing Senate Republicans to adopt a simple-majority Budget Resolution before the August recess to unlock a reconciliation package funding priorities tied to Iran, defense, and other items. Senate Leader Thune and many GOP lawmakers doubt the votes exist and worry about offsets, while changes would require a second House vote later to kick off full reconciliation. The House has already approved its budget blueprint, and Trump’s push for the SAVE America Act faces parliamentary hurdles and uncertain germane status.