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The Senate's two-week sprint

The Daily Punch

Published
July 27, 2026
Duration
9:59
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Last updated
Sep 6, 2026

Discusses The Senate has a full plate during its two-week sprint to August recess, as Senate Majority Leader J…

Summary

The Senate has a full plate during its two-week sprint to August recess, as Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces pressure from competing factions of his conference and the White House over the SAVE America Act, reconciliation 3.0 and more. Anna and Jake break down the chamber’s two-week sprint. Plus, Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)…

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The Senate has a full plate during its two-week sprint to August recess, as Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces pressure from competing factions of his conference and the White House over the SAVE America Act, reconciliation 3.0 and more. Anna and Jake break down the chamber’s two-week sprint. Plus, Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) are trying to use their newfound political freedom to extract major concessions out of the White House. Will they hold out? Watch this episode