Trump Presses Thune to Kill Senate Filibuster to Pass Save America Act

Trump Presses Thune to Kill Senate Filibuster to Pass Save America Act

Trump demands the Senate stay in session until it terminates the filibuster and passes his agenda, the budget and a debt ceiling fix.

Richard Miniter
First Published: July 27, 2026, 5:34 AM ET

Donald J. Trump demanded that the U.S. Senate remain in session until it terminates the legislative filibuster, a move he argued would let Republicans pass his agenda without Democratic votes.