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Thune expresses concerns over Trump's debt ceiling proposal in GOP budget discussions

Senate Majority Leader John Thune raised concerns about President Trump's proposal to lift the debt ceiling as part of the GOP budget framework on July 28, 2026. Thune indicated that adding this provision could complicate the passage of the $95 billion budget bill and suggested that discussions on the debt limit might be better suited for after the November midterm elections.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune raised concerns about President Trump's proposal to lift the debt ceiling as part of the GOP budget framework on July 28, 2026. Thune indicated that adding this provision could complicate the passage of the $95 billion budget bill and suggested that discussions on the debt limit might be better suited for after the November midterm elections.

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Thune soft-pedals adding Trump’s request for debt limit curveball to GOP budget bill

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Thune expresses concerns over Trump's debt ceiling proposal in GOP budget discussions