Trump runs into Republicans who won't bend
Summary
President Donald Trump is facing opposition from several Senate Republicans over his push for new voting laws and changes to Senate rules. Some senators are resisting his demands, leading to tension within the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections.Key Facts
- President Trump wants the SAVE Act passed, which would require voter ID and proof of citizenship for voting.
- Senate Republicans, including Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, have openly opposed some of Trump’s demands.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Trump does not have enough votes to change Senate rules like the filibuster.
- A tense meeting between Trump and Senate Republicans included a shouting match over issues like Iran and primary defeats.
- Trump canceled a planned event to promote a bipartisan housing bill until the SAVE Act passes.
- Some Republican senators who lost primaries to Trump-backed candidates are speaking out against him more freely.
- The filibuster is a Senate rule that requires 60 votes to pass most laws and Trump wants to end it.
- Republicans want to focus on issues like affordability in the midterms but are dealing with conflicts over Trump’s agenda.
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