WATCH LIVE: Senate begins consideration of SAVE America Act
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Senate is considering the SAVE America Act requiring citizenship proof for voter registration.
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The Senate has begun considering the SAVE America Act, legislation requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters that President Trump has championed as critical to Republican electoral prospects in November's midterm elections. Trump has claimed the bill's passage will "guarantee the midterms" for his party, underscoring its political significance within Republican leadership. The measure addresses voter eligibility requirements and reflects a central Trump administration priority heading into the 2026 midterm cycle. The bill's fate in the Democratic-controlled Senate remains uncertain, as citizenship verification requirements have been a contentious point in election security debates. The legislation marks a test of Trump's influence over congressional Republicans and signals how election integrity will factor into campaign messaging this cycle.
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