Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is facing deepening pressure from all sides — especially President Trump — as he prepares to navigate a packed to-do list headlined by a government funding bill and third reconciliation bill. The Senate is closing in on its last two weeks before an extended recess, which could set the…
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Thune faces mounting Trump reconciliation pressure heading into summer sprint
The Hill
July 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is facing deepening pressure from all sides — especially President Trump — as he prepares to navigate a packed to-do list headlined by a government funding bill and third reconciliation bill. The Senate is closing in on its last two weeks before an extended recess, which could set the…