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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.

Senate Republicans are rallying behind Senate Majority Leader John Thune after President Trump declined to support the GOP leader serving another term following the midterm election. Many Republican senators stated they will offer full support to Thune, even if Trump backs a challenger due to the Senate leader’s refusal to abolish the filibuster.

The Senate adjourned for a five-week recess after passing a bill to fund the federal government until Dec. 11 and confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general. Additionally, Senate Republicans agreed to set aside President Trump’s demand regarding approval of another budget resolution.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, President Trump, and Senate conservatives reached a deal to set aside a vote on a budget resolution. The agreement also defers action on much of the SAVE America Act until after the August recess, which settled a fight among Senate Republicans.

Senate Republicans are seeking an August recess plan that avoids angering President Trump, who insists they remain in Washington to pass a reconciliation blueprint and elements of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. Both legislative efforts have little chance of success.

Senate Republicans face uncertainty over advancing a budget blueprint this week amid competing priorities and internal divisions. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated possible delays in legislative tasks, while Budget Chair Ron Johnson remained noncommittal about releasing a budget resolution. GOP senators also debate passing the SAVE America Act and address allegations against Rep. Max Miller.

Senate Republicans aim to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general by week's end, but undecided GOP senators remain. Blanche secured Judiciary Committee approval after a deal with Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis to clarify a controversial settlement between President Donald Trump and the IRS. Full Senate confirmation still requires avoiding two Republican defections amid unified Democratic opposition.

Senate Republicans and Democrats cleared a procedural hurdle for a short-term government funding extension through early December, avoiding a shutdown ahead of the midterms. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer supported the bipartisan plan, which aims to provide stability amid previous shutdowns linked to issues like Obamacare tax subsidies and immigration enforcement.

Senate Republicans and Democrats cleared a procedural hurdle for a short-term funding extension to prevent a government shutdown through the midterm elections. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer endorsed the bipartisan plan, aligning with Republican efforts to ensure government funding continuity.

Senate Republicans aim to pass a stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown before the Nov. 3 elections and advance a $95 billion budget package for the Iran war, farmer aid, and other priorities. Internal divisions over the budget’s size and debt concerns threaten progress, with unfinished matters likely delayed until September.

Senate Republicans view President Trump as a growing political liability due to his repeated attacks on their governance and refusal to abandon a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund for MAGA allies. The concern arises as they aim to retain Senate control in the 2026 midterm elections.

Senate Republicans outline a busy agenda for the final week before summer recess, including stopgap funding, bipartisan Russia sanctions, and nominees. Majority Leader John Thune faces pressure to advance a budget resolution to enable a reconciliation bill, while challenges remain over the continuing resolution's restrictions and the sanctions bill's tariff provisions.

Senate Republicans blocked a resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from hostilities with Iran. The Senate voted 49-50 to defeat the resolution, which aimed to discharge a measure out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Senate Republicans blocked a resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from hostilities with Iran. The Senate voted 49-50 against the measure, despite growing GOP discomfort over the war's expansion and its impact on energy prices.

Todd Blanche's nomination to lead the Justice Department faces delays as Senate Republicans refuse to support him until a $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund from a Trump lawsuit against the IRS is removed. The holdout senators state they will not yield on the issue.

Vice President Mike Pence and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are demanding modifications to the Trump IRS settlement before voting on Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General. The nomination faces opposition from two Senate Republicans who have stalled the vote.

White House officials urged Senate Republicans to adopt a narrow spending bill focused on defense and farm aid, but faced skepticism over the reconciliation process and potential political challenges. Senate leaders expressed concerns about the 'vote-a-rama' amendment process and the inclusion of the SAVE America Act, which could complicate securing 50 votes for the bill.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is subpoenaed by Senator Rand Paul to testify about the origins of the coronavirus. The U.S. Postal Service faces scrutiny over mail ballot processing as midterm elections approach. James Comey's legal team alleges misconduct in his prosecution for threatening President Trump on social media.

President Trump urged Senate Republicans to adopt a House-passed budget resolution before recess to enable a $95 billion emergency funding package with a simple-majority vote in September. The package includes $73 billion for the Iran war effort and $12 billion for unspecified purposes.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing questions from a Republican senator about the origins of the coronavirus. The senator is probing the pandemic's origins.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a U.S. scientist involved in the nation's pandemic response, is being questioned by Senate Republicans about the origins of the coronavirus. A Republican senator is probing the source of the virus in a confrontation with Fauci.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. scientist who helped lead the nation's pandemic response, is facing off with a Republican senator probing the origins of the coronavirus.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is being questioned by a Republican senator about the origins of the coronavirus. The inquiry focuses on the pandemic's beginnings as part of a Senate probe.

Senate Republicans, including Rand Paul, are critical of the government's actions during the pandemic's onset and seek to assign blame for the virus's outbreak and its origins. Anthony Fauci will testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee following a subpoena from Paul.

Senate Republicans will meet with White House budget director Russ Vought and President Donald Trump's legislative aide James Braid, along with Newt Gingrich. The meeting occurs as GOP senators face challenges in supporting a $95 billion spending bill endorsed by the White House.

President Donald Trump is pressuring Senate Republicans to cancel the August recess and prioritize his SAVE America Act, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune and others argue it is impractical and politically risky. GOP senators express skepticism about passing the bill or eliminating the filibuster, with concerns it could harm midterm election prospects by disappointing voters.

President Trump is urging Senate Republicans to pass a bill that could significantly affect elections, with 100 days remaining until the midterms. The effort is highlighted in a report by NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin.

Senate Republicans are advancing the Clarity Act to regulate cryptocurrency and include ethics provisions targeting President Donald Trump’s financial interests. Democrats argue the legislation fails to adequately prevent Trump from profiting off crypto. The bill includes measures like banning officials from creating profit-driven digital currencies and requiring disclosures, though critics claim it does not fully address conflicts of interest.

Senate Republicans are advancing the Clarity Act, a cryptocurrency regulation bill with ethics provisions targeting President Trump's crypto profits, while Democrats argue the measures are insufficient to prevent conflicts of interest. The bill includes restrictions on federal officials creating or endorsing digital currencies for profit and requires disclosures, but Democrats like Elizabeth Warren claim it fails to stop Trump from benefiting publicly from crypto.

A Democratic senator criticized the GOP's CLARITY ethics proposal as a 'piece of shit.' Senate Republicans released the CLARITY Act proposal, facing pushback from Democrats over ethics provisions.

House GOP leaders are pressuring Senate Republicans to act on a $95 billion reconciliation package before November, which includes funding for the war in Iran, farm assistance, and components of the SAVE America Act. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has resisted, stating he will wait until government funding is resolved, prompting criticism from House leaders who argue the Senate cannot use the filibuster as an excuse for delay.

Senate Republicans released an updated Clarity Act draft that bans covered officials, including the president and Congress members, from issuing or sponsoring digital assets. The provisions expire on January 20, 2029, aligning with the end of the current presidential term, and include exceptions for blind trusts or divestment. The draft addresses concerns over President Trump's crypto ventures, including the $TRUMP token and World Liberty Financial.

Senate Republicans released a revised cryptocurrency bill including a Trump-backed ethics provision aimed at regulating federal officials' engagement with digital assets. The bill, lacking Democratic support, faces criticism over DOJ enforcement authority and restrictions on crypto companies listing assets tied to public officials.

House Democrats oppose a Republican-led stopgap funding bill seeking to extend federal spending until December 4, criticizing it as an abdication of responsibility and a circumvention of bipartisan negotiations. The bill faces potential doom if Democrats unite against it, with key figures like Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Rep. Pete Aguilar emphasizing refusal to support the measure without good-faith negotiations.

Senate Republicans are considering a separate stopgap spending bill as House Republicans advance their own funding measure to keep the government operational until after the midterm elections. Senate Democrats and Republicans have discussed a Senate-specific stopgap bill with exceptions to avoid service disruptions, while House GOP leaders cite Senate delays as a reason to push their legislation. Senate Democratic leader Patty Murray expressed concerns about potential flaws in the House bill but acknowledged bipartisan efforts to explore alternatives.

Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic attempt to end a Trump administration pilot program using artificial intelligence in Medicare to approve or deny physician-ordered care. A vote to use the Congressional Review Act to terminate the program failed 46 to 50 along party lines.

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s $95 billion budget resolution faces resistance from Republicans in the House and Senate, as fiscally conservative members oppose the lack of spending cuts and Vice President JD Vance fails to secure full support. The proposal, which includes defense funding for an Iran war, farmer aid, and election restrictions, is narrower than President Donald Trump’s original request and risks stalling in the Senate due to skepticism about a third reconciliation bill.

Rising fears of a government shutdown in September emerged after President Trump warned GOP leaders that Senate Republicans must abolish the filibuster to avoid a spending showdown. Trump's unexpected demand threatened another shutdown if the filibuster remains unchanged.

President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans are experiencing disagreements over issues including enhanced surveillance authorities, the war with Iran, abolishing the filibuster, and the SAVE America Act. The Senate GOP and Trump are seeking alignment despite these conflicts.

The US and Iran continue vying for control of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing attacks, with the US bombing 140 targets including missile sites and Iran retaliating. The conflict, now in its 135th day, is halfway through a 60-day interim deal period. Meanwhile, the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham complicates Senate Republicans' agenda and leaves Ukraine without a key ally in advocating against Russia.