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Trump and Thune clash over budget bill as midterms loom

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is facing pressure from President Trump regarding a significant budget reconciliation bill. Trump believes the votes are available for the bill, which aims to fund troops, support farms, and secure elections, but Thune has expressed skepticism, stating that the math does not support Trump's assertion. The disagreement highlights a public spat between the two Republican leaders just weeks before the midterm elections, with the White House pushing for the bill's passage and some Senate Republicans hesitant due to the lengthy amendment process. AI

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Trump and Thune clash over budget bill as midterms loom

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Stef W. Kight ·

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