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President Trump is renewing pressure on Senate Republicans to pass a House-approved bill intended to make daylight saving time permanent. However, this effort faces stiff opposition from GOP senators whose states would be plunged into early-morning darkness during the winter.

Sen. James Lankford (Okla.) advocates for delaying the Senate recess if three legislative priorities, including voter ID legislation, remain unpassed. He emphasized the Senate Republican Conference’s focus on these priorities during a 'Fox News Sunday' appearance.

Sen. Lindsey Graham's death has created a significant void in the Senate GOP's hawkish wing as President Trump addresses conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. Analysts agree no single lawmaker can replace Graham's unique role as a Senate figure close to the president.

President Donald Trump is pressuring Senate Majority Leader John Thune to pass the voter ID bill (SAVE America) and other measures, but Thune and many Republicans argue these efforts lack majority support. Tensions have escalated as Trump insists on unrelenting demands, while Thune and others resist, citing political risks and feasibility concerns.

President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to adopt a $95 billion budget blueprint before the August recess, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune has expressed doubts about securing enough votes. House Republicans have already approved the budget, which aims to use reconciliation to bypass the Senate filibuster for funding priorities like the Iran war and farm assistance. Senate Republicans face internal divisions over offsets, funding allocations, and the feasibility of a third reconciliation bill.

President Trump criticizes Senate Majority Leader John Thune for the GOP's failure to pass the SAVE America Act, escalating tensions. Senate Republicans defend Thune, stating the bill lacks necessary votes and Trump's approach is ineffective.

Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the Clarity Act draft bill, arguing it would enable criminals, cartels, and President Donald Trump to profit from cryptocurrency. The bill, aimed at regulating digital assets, has faced scrutiny over ethics provisions and potential conflicts of interest with Trump's crypto ventures, including the TRUMP meme coin and World Liberty Financial project.

Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution aimed at ending U.S. military involvement in Iran, despite concerns over prolonged conflict and casualties. The vote was 47 to 49, with the measure failing to advance.

Senate Republicans face pressure to advance a $95 billion budget resolution passed by the House, with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise urging them to overcome challenges and prioritize the bill. The resolution includes funding for the Iran war, farm assistance, and components of the SAVE America Act, but Senate GOP leaders are hesitant to move it before the November midterms.

Senate Republicans are concerned about the lack of a clear plan to end the military conflict with Iran, citing rising U.S. casualties and high gas prices as potential liabilities in the midterm election. GOP lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction after a hearing on the matter.

Senate Republicans are recommending Darline Graham to assume committee assignments previously held by her brother, with the Senate expected to formalize the changes. Leadership roles on Budget and Appropriations subcommittees will also be filled, with Ron Johnson and Susan Collins expected to take interim positions.

President Donald Trump has lost a key political ally in Sen. Lindsey Graham, who served as a liaison between the White House and Senate GOP, helping navigate legislative priorities. Graham’s death removes a critical link in Trump’s efforts to advance policies like the SAVE America Act, though his role in mediating tensions between the administration and Senate Republicans will be difficult to replace.

Sen. Lindsey Graham's death has triggered a Republican effort to replace him in South Carolina's Senate seat, with President Trump indicating he has a preferred candidate. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement, and a special election for a long-term successor is scheduled for August 11.

Republicans in Congress face challenges passing a new party-line bill amid a tight legislative calendar and public skepticism about the benefits of their previous major legislation. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes provisions like Trump-branded child investment accounts and sunsetting clean energy tax credits, struggles to gain public traction, while intraparty disputes and time constraints hinder progress on new initiatives. President Donald Trump's removal of election commissioners adds to the GOP's political pressures.

John Kennedy is gaining national attention through Fox News appearances, a bestselling book, and a growing TikTok following. He is leveraging his popularity to support Senate GOP colleagues in key states, with events in Ohio, New Hampshire, Indiana, and Tennessee raising significant funds. Kennedy has not ruled out a potential presidential bid despite no declared leadership ambitions.

Rick Scott, a Florida Republican, invited President Donald Trump to address the Senate without Majority Leader John Thune's approval and circulated a letter outlining Senate GOP strategies for the November midterms. Scott denies ambitions to challenge Thune for leadership, stating he is content in his role leading the conservative Steering Committee and predicts Thune will retain his position.

Senate Republicans reversed their position on an Iran war vote after President Donald Trump criticized them, rejecting a war powers resolution in a late-night vote. The move aimed to appease Trump following a tense exchange where he berated senators, including Bill Cassidy, for opposing his Iran policy.

President Trump and Senate GOP lawmakers experienced heightened tensions after Trump refused to sign a housing costs bill and criticized GOP senators during a lunch meeting over a resolution directing him to withdraw U.S. forces. The conflict highlights growing friction between the president and Republican legislators.

At least 32 people were killed and 700 injured after two earthquakes struck Venezuela. Trump and Senate GOP held a tense meeting, and a top general is expected to retire as part of Pentagon shakeups.

The Senate voted 47-50-1 not to rebuke the Trump administration's military conflict in Iran, as leaders argued it would harm negotiations to end the war. The resolution aimed to reassert Congress's power over such actions.

President Donald Trump met with Senate Republicans in an attempt to unify the party but left the closed-door meeting without resolving deep divisions over policy goals like a nationwide voter identification law. Senators reported minimal progress, citing conflicts with Trump over the Iran war and a canceled housing bill signing to prioritize his SAVE America Act.

President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy had a heated exchange during a private lunch, with Trump reportedly calling Cassidy a 'lunatic' after Cassidy criticized Trump for not providing public clarity on Iran policy. The dispute reflects ongoing tensions between Trump and GOP senators, particularly over military actions and political conflicts, including Trump's role in Cassidy's recent primary defeat.

President Trump and Republican senators are set to meet on Capitol Hill to discuss the SAVE America Act and the Iran peace deal, with tensions expected to be high as they face a potential collision over these issues.

President Trump and Republican senators are set to meet on Capitol Hill to discuss the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act and the Iran peace deal, with tensions expected to be high due to potential disagreements. Republican senators anticipate an unpredictable and potentially heated discussion as tensions over these issues have been rising.

House Republicans aim to advance Reconciliation 3.0 within eight legislative days before the July 4 break, requiring swift passage of a budget resolution to bypass the filibuster. Challenges include unresolved funding mechanisms and policy disagreements, with some GOP members criticizing 'fake pay-fors' and lacking reforms. President Donald Trump is set to meet Senate Republicans to push his SAVE America Act, while the Senate delays action on a third party-line bill.

Sen. Mike Lee urged Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill promoted by President Trump. Lee stated the bill makes 'it easy to vote, hard…' during an interview with Fox News Sunday.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed uncertainty about Jay Clayton’s nomination as director of national intelligence, stating its fate depends on President Donald Trump. Thune noted frustration over Trump’s actions disrupting Republican legislative efforts and mentioned a potential peace agreement with Iran involving a reconstruction fund.

Republican senators express frustration with the White House interfering in legislative efforts. They seek to reauthorize a lapsed surveillance law but require Democratic support to overcome a Senate filibuster. President Trump is highlighted as a source of obstruction.

Republicans in Congress are attempting to regain influence over the U.S. role in NATO by curbing President Trump's authority to remove troops from Europe through legislation. The Senate Armed Services Committee is working to limit this power as the White House reportedly plans troop moves.

Republican senators are withholding support for President Trump's announced peace deal with Iran, citing the need for more details about the agreement and its effectiveness in halting Iran's nuclear program. Trump's Republican allies on Capitol Hill have expressed concerns since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes in February.

Senate Republicans are refusing to support President Trump's request to use the budget reconciliation process a third time to allocate $350 billion to the Pentagon. They recently passed an $70 billion package for immigration enforcement after an extended voting session.

President Trump faces growing pushback from Senate Republicans over his handling of the military conflict with Iran. Democrats believe they are close to passing a war powers resolution to withdraw U.S. forces, with four Republican senators having voted to discharge it.

Tensions between President Trump and Senate Republicans escalated as GOP senators used amendment votes on a $70 billion budget reconciliation bill to distance themselves from the president. Three Republican senators facing re-election challenges in November, including Susan Collins and John Husted, participated in the public disagreements.

Senate Republicans defeated an amendment sponsored by Chuck Schumer to prohibit the Justice Department from establishing a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The amendment aimed to block funding for MAGA allies, though the acting Attorney General stated the administration would abandon the proposal.

Senate GOP removed up to $1B for Trump ballroom security from an immigration enforcement bill. GOP leaders reportedly believed the funding proposal risked derailing the broader immigration bill.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the abandonment of a controversial 'anti-weaponization' fund criticized as a slush fund for distributing money to allies. The decision may prevent the collapse of a $72 billion legislative package.

The Department of Justice is investigating E. Jean Carroll, who won a $83 million lawsuit against President Trump in 2024. Senate Republicans face a challenge defending the probe on the Senate floor next month.

President Trump's victory in the Texas GOP primary has increased his influence over Senate Republicans, who face renewed pressure to advance his agenda following Sen. John Cornyn's significant primary loss. Cornyn's defeat is seen as a major setback for Senate GOP leaders who invested heavily in his campaign.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is backing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton following his primary victory over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R). Thune emphasized maintaining the Republican Senate majority in the upcoming general election against Democrat James Talarico.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the GOP's Senate nominee after a contentious primary, urging Republicans to unite against Democratic challenger James Talarico. Paxton, a Trump ally, defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the primary, prompting Senate Republicans to prioritize keeping the Senate majority over personal preferences.