Trump’s Voting Overhaul Push Frays GOP Unity in the Senate
President Trump’s patience with Senate Republican leader John Thune is wearing thin as the White House and House Republicans push the SAVE America Act, a sweeping voting-overhaul, before the August recess. Thune says he cannot rally enough votes and warns against crossing the filibuster, while Trump presses to bypass procedural hurdles. The House has passed a reconciliation package including $10 billion to incentivize states to adopt parts of the plan, but Senate passage remains uncertain due to parliamentary rules. Thune urges the White House to mobilize supporters and target lawmakers who can be persuaded, reflecting ongoing intra-GOP division over strategy and voting rules.