Overview
- John Thune said the Senate will not take up the SAVE America Act right away because other work comes first.
- The proposal, a priority for Trump allies, would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and add stricter voter ID checks.
- A post from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna saying Thune was no longer considering the bill set off a wave of MAGA calls to remove him from leadership.
- Activists and some conservatives urged resignations and primary challenges, with a few pressing Sens. Mike Lee and Ted Cruz to push Thune out.
- Thune has refused to end-run the 60‑vote filibuster and pointed to budget talks and FISA renewal, a clash that could spill into other GOP fights.