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President Trump to Meet Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill
President Trump will have lunch with Republican senators on Wednesday to discuss the SAVE America Act and other topics. The visit follows recent Senate actions on security funding and Iran-related measures.
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President Trump is scheduled to meet Republican senators for lunch on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The meeting was organized by the Senate Steering Committee chairman. The president told reporters on Tuesday that the main topic would be the SAVE America Act, which includes provisions for voter identification and proof of citizenship.
He said the legislation must pass and noted there would be discussion of other matters as well.
Earlier this month, the Senate rejected two White House requests for security funding and an anti-weaponization fund. On Tuesday, the Senate passed a resolution calling for the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, with support from four Republican senators.
Thune has stated he lacks the votes to pass the SAVE America Act. The president said he hopes the leader can secure the necessary support for voter ID and citizenship verification requirements. A GOP strategist suggested the president highlight legislative accomplishments during the meeting.
