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June 9, 2026
Trump Demands Immediate Action on $350 Billion Military Funding and Voting Restrictions
- President Trump called for immediate passage of a $350 billion reconciliation bill for military funding, linking it to the contentious Save America Act.
- Senate Republicans, including Mitch McConnell and Susan Collins, express skepticism about using reconciliation for defense funding, citing risks and instability.
- The Save America Act faces challenges due to its controversial provisions and lack of bipartisan support, making its passage unlikely.
12 Sources
- Trump's SAVE America Act shows signs of life in the Senate despite Republican revoltJun 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM · Fox News
- Trump’s obsession with SAVE America Act puts MAGA’s pressure on John ThuneJun 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- Thune open to reconciliation 3.0 for military fundingJun 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM · The Hill
- Trump demands $350B Pentagon infusion, elections overhaul in next party-line GOP billJun 11, 2026 at 1:23 AM · Politico
- Trump calls on Republicans to pass third reconciliation bill that includes Save America ActJun 11, 2026 at 3:09 AM · The Hill
- House Republicans huddle with Hegseth after Trump's reconciliation demandsJun 11, 2026 at 1:47 PM · Politico
- Trump ‘frustrated with everyone’ from his White House to Congress as his agenda stalls: reportJun 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM · Independent
- Trump's push for $350 billion 'arsenal of freedom' hits GOP skepticismJun 11, 2026 at 6:16 PM · Fox News
- Republicans split on following Trump’s demands for restrictive voting billJun 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM · The Guardian
- Senate GOP balks at Trump demand to boost defense funding in third reconciliation billJun 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- Cornyn spars with conservatives online over SAVE America ActJun 12, 2026 at 4:12 PM · The Hill
- GOP divided on pursuing third reconciliation amid election tensionsJun 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill