# Exclusive: Senate Majority Leader John Thune

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Podcast: [The Bret Baier Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bret-baier-podcast-1161860)
Published: 2026-03-19T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

While the SAVE America Act remains President Trump’s top legislative priority, its future is clouded by near-universal Democratic opposition and the fallout of an ongoing DHS shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune sat down with Bret on Tuesday to discuss the bill's current standing and explain how certain legislative strategies, like leveraging the filibuster, could carry unintended consequences. Later, Leader Thune also weighs in on the Iran conflict and the Democrats' continued push for ICE reforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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