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  1. Trump and Ron Johnson drive the budget resolution process while the death of Lindsey Graham paves the way for Johnson's leadership.
  2. Trump agreed to give the reconciliation effort more time, following a meeting with John Thune to discuss the budget resolution.

Several Republican senators, including Johnson, Thune, Lee, and Scott, met to discuss the budget resolution and related spending.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 8
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Several Republican senators, including Johnson, Thune, Lee, and Scott, met to discuss the budget resolution and related spending.

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  1. Rick Scott spoke with Donald Trump regarding the budget resolution.Sub-event
  2. Donald Trump intervened over budget concerns involving John Thune.Sub-event
  3. Johnson and Thune met to discuss budget, while Hegseth advocated for military spending via reconciliation.1 source

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