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Trump Feuds With Thune and G.O.P., Stoking Election-Year Rift

The president upended the majority leader’s plans by yanking his intelligence nominee from a confirmation hearing and insisting on an end to the filibuster.

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Senator John Thune, Republican of South Dakota and the majority leader, has shown more willingness in recent days to push back against President Trump no matter the fallout.
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