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Thune cool to Trump’s demand to cancel August recess for SAVE America Act
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Alexander Bolton and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this development are available from KTSM 9 News, including Thune's full reaction to the President's demand and the potential implications for the Senate's schedule.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has expressed reservations about canceling the August recess. This comes in response to a demand from President Trump to debate the SAVE America Act during this time. Thune has stated that he is willing to consider canceling the recess if it would lead to a successful outcome.
However, he has also warned about the potential for wasting time on unproductive votes. Further details on this development are available from KTSM 9 News, including Thune's full reaction to the President's demand and the potential implications for the Senate's schedule.
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Category: local Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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