Vance pushes Senate to force SAVE America Act showdown over FISA: ‘Why don’t we try?’

Published June 18, 2026 1:04pm ET | Updated June 18, 2026 1:04pm ET



Vice President JD Vance joined President Donald Trump in urging Republicans to link the SAVE America Act to renewal of a key spy program that has stalled in the Senate.

“Why don’t we try and at least force people to vote against it?” Vance said at a Thursday press briefing at the White House.

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