Trump Meets Senate Republicans to Address Legislative Priorities

President Donald Trump will meet Senate Republicans at a lunch arranged by Senator Rick Scott on June 24, 2026. The session comes after the president directed the Senate to shift focus from the confirmation of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence to another nominee for U.S. attorney in Manhattan.

The change postponed a confirmation hearing and prevented renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act before its expiration. Lawmakers said the provision supplies the majority of the president's daily intelligence briefing and supports collection of foreign communications.

Attendees plan to review several items the president has identified as priorities. These include the Save America Act, proposals to alter Senate voting procedures, and the dismissal of the Senate parliamentarian. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has stated that the conference lacks sufficient votes for some of those measures.

Moderate members are expected to present data on available support during the discussion.

702 lapsed after the hearing was canceled.

Proponents of the law said it has aided efforts to prevent attacks, while critics have called for changes to limit domestic collection. Lawmakers noted that special courts can extend some surveillance certifications, but the broader authority remains expired. No new timeline for renewal has been announced.