SAVE Act Stalls GOP as Graham Dies | Oakland News

Congress races against the clock before its August break and midterms, paralyzed by the divisive SAVE America Act — a Trump-backed bill lacking Senate support that’s stalled GOP priorities and fractured party unity. House Republicans were blocked internally, forcing Speaker Mike Johnson to attempt a merger with the defense bill, which also collapsed, leading to an early adjournment. The sudden loss of Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Senate architect of past reconciliation efforts, deepens the crisis, especially with Mitch McConnell sidelined by health issues. Meanwhile, Senate confirms top security nominees and debates reauthorizing a controversial warrantless surveillance program tied to the SAVE Act. Lawmakers also push to pass the National Defense Authorization Act, facing Democratic pushback over Iran authorization and spending, while quietly advancing long-delayed Russia sanctions as a tribute to Graham’s legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6a83bf89e40f8f95