July 13, 2026

Sen. Ron Johnson Prepares for Budget Reconciliation Amidst Trump's SAVE America Act Push

Sen. Ron Johnson is preparing to take over as chair of the Senate Budget Committee following Lindsey Graham's death, aiming to push a new budget reconciliation bill.
President Trump is advocating for the SAVE America Act, which includes significant defense funding, complicating the legislative landscape for Senate Republicans.
Johnson is exploring ways to incorporate voter-ID legislation into the reconciliation process to bypass potential Democratic opposition.