Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday reacted cooly to President Trump’s demand for the chamber to cancel its five-week August recess to debate the SAVE America Act, telling reporters he’s willing to do so if there’s a chance of a successful outcome but warning of wasting senators’ time with unproductive procedural votes. Thune…
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Thune cool to Trump’s demand to cancel August recess for SAVE America Act
The Hill
July 27, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday reacted cooly to President Trump’s demand for the chamber to cancel its five-week August recess to debate the SAVE America Act, telling reporters he’s willing to do so if there’s a chance of a successful outcome but warning of wasting senators’ time with unproductive procedural votes. Thune…