{"id":2618339,"date":"2026-06-24T07:29:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-heads-to-senate-as-gop-grows-more-willing-to-buck-him\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T07:29:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:29:43","slug":"trump-heads-to-senate-as-gop-grows-more-willing-to-buck-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-heads-to-senate-as-gop-grows-more-willing-to-buck-him\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump heads to Senate as GOP grows more willing to buck him"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-heads-to-senate-as-gop-grows-more-willing-to-buck-him%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2618339&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Capitol Hill for a rare lunch with GOP senators, primarily to discuss the passage of the SAVE America Act, which involves voter ID and proof of citizenship requirements.The meeting, organized by Senator Rick Scott, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservatives-roast-gop-leadership-after-moderators-for-next-debate-are-announced-absolute-insanity\/\" title=\"Conservatives slam GOP ...ship over &#039;insane&#039; choice of debate moderators.\">highlights ongoing tensions<\/a> within the Republican Party over key issues such as the Iran conflict, goverment spy powers, and legislative priorities. While Trump emphasizes the importance of passing voter ID laws, many senate Republicans question the votes needed for the legislation, reflecting broader divisions and concerns over political risks. Recent setbacks for Trump include defeats on security funding and a resolution opposing U.S. military involvement in Iran, with some GOP senators expressing frustration over Trump\u2019s political interventions and appointments perceived as controversial. Despite internal disagreements, Republican leaders remain optimistic about their electoral prospects, crediting recent legislative achievements like tax cuts and bipartisan efforts to protect homeownership. A strategist suggested that Trump should focus on promoting his accomplishments to strengthen his relationship with Senate Republicans ahead of the upcoming elections.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> normally summons congressional Republicans to the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/news\/white-house\/\" type=\"category\" id=\"125\">White House<\/a>, but on Wednesday, he is making a rare trip to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/capitol-hill\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2382\">Capitol Hill<\/a> to have lunch with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/senate-republicans\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1354\">GOP senators<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And at least publicly, there is one agenda item.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4622118\/senate-republicans-kumbaya-moment-trump-lunch\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Senate Republicans pray for kumbaya moment with Trump at \u2018family\u2019 lunch<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/technology\/4621426\/senators-bipartisan-bill-safeguard-kids-ai-chatbots-self-harm-concerns\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Senators unveil bipartisan bill to safeguard children from AI chatbots<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4621571\/senate-rebukes-trump-on-iran-war-with-symbolic-resolution\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Senate rebukes Trump on Iran war with symbolic resolution<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re just going to talk about SAVE America,\u201d Trump told reporters on Tuesday. \u201cWe have to pass the SAVE America Act, which is voter ID, which is proof of citizenship, etc. We have to pass it. So we\u2019re going to have to talk about that, and many other things. Lot of good relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump\u2019s lunch with the Senate Steering Committee was organized by its chairman, Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/rick-scott\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1989\">Rick Scott<\/a> (R-FL). Scott, one of Trump\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-judicial-nominees-highlight-conflict-between-progressives-civil-rights-groups\/\" title=\"Biden...s Judicial Nominees Highlight Conflict Between Progressives, Civil Rights Groups\">home-state senators<\/a>, is a firm supporter of blowing up the 60-vote filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visit comes amid tension between Trump and the Senate GOP over not just the SAVE America Act, but also the Iran war and government spy powers. Earlier this month, the Senate handed Trump dual defeats on White House security funding and a $1.<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >776 billion anti-weaponization fund<\/a>. On Tuesday, the Senate also passed a symbolic resolution to force Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. Four Senate Republicans backed the rebuke.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican-national-committee\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2059\">Republican National Committee<\/a> communications director Doug Heye said there are \u201ccracks\u201d in Trump\u2019s relationship with Senate Republicans because of the president\u2019s \u201c\u2018my way or the highway\u2019 push on seemingly everything.\u201d Heye said such an approach is \u201cunrealistic given the Senate\u2019s close margin.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd Republican senators reasonably continue to want answers on Iran and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/inflation\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"728\">rising prices<\/a>, instead of ballrooms and reflecting pools,\u201d Heye told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That tension is most visible with the SAVE America Act itself. Senate Majority Leader <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-thune\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"178\">John Thune<\/a> (R-SD) has repeatedly said he does not have the votes to pass the legislation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe have to be able to get proof of citizenship when you vote, otherwise we don\u2019t have elections,\u201d Trump said on Tuesday. \u201cWe have to be able to get voter ID. So, John is a leader and hopefully he can get the votes.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Republicans defending a narrow majority and facing several competitive races this year, some senators have become more willing to challenge the White House on issues they view as politically risky or where they believe the Senate\u2019s institutional interests are being overlooked.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That dynamic was evident in the backlash to Trump\u2019s appointment of Federal Housing Finance Agency Director <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bill-pulte\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"22738\">Bill Pulte<\/a> as acting director of national intelligence. The controversy surrounding Pulte\u2019s lack of intelligence experience became a source of frustration for Senate Republicans as they sought to renew the government\u2019s spy powers authority.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senate Republicans have also bristled at some of Trump\u2019s political interventions. Several were frustrated by the president\u2019s endorsement of Texas Attorney General <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ken-paxton\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4370\">Ken Paxton<\/a> over Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-cornyn\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"965\">John Cornyn<\/a> (R-TX), one of the conference\u2019s most prolific fundraisers, in the race to represent the Lone Star State.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The White House declined to answer the <em>Washington Examiner\u2019s<\/em> questions regarding the importance Trump places on his relationship with Senate Republicans, but GOP strategist Ryan Berger advised the president, should he want to improve it, to tell senators on Wednesday how he is going to use his \u201cbiggest microphone in the country \u2026 from now until the election.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere are many great accomplishments the president should tout, from tax cuts to border security, that will greatly help in November,\u201d Berger told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. \u201cThere will be some hard feelings in the room, but ultimately the president and Republicans in Congress benefit from highlighting their successes, not diving into their differences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4619951\/latino-group-gop-midterm-support\/\"><strong>LATINO GROUP HOMES IN ON KEY MIDTERM RACES, HOPING TO HELP GOP WITH HISPANICS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Senate Republicans publicly maintain they are poised to perform well in the elections as they work to protect their three-seat majority in the chamber, excluding Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jd-vance\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"7658\">JD Vance<\/a>\u2019s tiebreaking vote. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSenate Republicans and President Trump delivered the largest <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/taxes\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"302\">tax cuts<\/a> in American history and are on the cusp of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/build-back-broke-joe-bidens-democrat-majority-passes-fourth-fewest-bills-in-decades\/\" title=\"Build Back Broke: Joe Biden&#039;s Democrat Majority Passes Fourth Fewest Bills in Decades\">passing bipartisan legislation<\/a> to unlock homeownership for a new generation of working families,\u201d National Republican Senatorial Committee communications director Joanna Rodriguez told the<em> Washington Examiner<\/em>. \u201cThe president is an essential partner in the fight to hold radical Democrats like <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/graham-platner\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"22643\">Graham Platner<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/roy-cooper\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1063\">Roy Cooper<\/a>, and Abdul El Sayed accountable, and together, we\u2019re going to defeat them in November.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump to meet GOP senators at Capitol Hill 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