Trump presses Thune to move reconciliation framework before August recess as tensions mount
24-07-2026 20:45 via thehill.com

Trump presses Thune to move reconciliation framework before August recess as tensions mount

President Trump on Friday pressured Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to immediately take up a House-passed budget resolution to advance critical funding for the Iran war despite Thune’s statement on Thursday saying the measure doesn’t have the votes to pass in the Senate. Trump turned the screws on the Senate GOP leader to act...
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