Trending Now - Speaker Johnson Emphasizes Trump's Agenda for Midterm Elections

WHO:

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.

President Donald Trump

Senate Majority Leader John Thune

House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole, R-Okla.

Budget Chair Jodey Arrington, R-Texas

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C.

James Blair, Trump’s top White House political aide

Rep. María Elvira Salazar

WHAT:

House Republicans are aligning closely with President Trump ahead of the November 2026 midterms.

Trump emphasized the passage of the updated SAVE America Act as his "No. 1 priority" for 2026.

Johnson indicated that the House may not prioritize the SAVE America Act, focusing instead on other legislative measures.

Johnson presented a list of must-pass bills that did not include the SAVE America Act.

Trump threatened not to sign any other bills until the SAVE America Act is enacted.

Johnson acknowledged a "hiccup" with some Hispanic voters regarding immigration enforcement.

WHERE:

The annual Republican policy retreat is taking place at Trump's golf course and resort in Doral, Florida.

The State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

The policy retreat occurred on March 10th and 11th, 2026.

Trump received the Medal of Honor during the State of the Union address on February 24th, 2026.

Trump spoke at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York on October 27th, 2024.

Johnson's remarks were made on March 10th, 2026.

WHY:

Johnson believes that aligning with Trump is crucial for Republican success in the midterms.

Trump insists that the SAVE America Act is essential to guarantee Republican success in the midterms.

HOW:

House Republicans are discussing various legislative measures, including reauthorizations of federal surveillance powers, a highway infrastructure package, and a slimmed-down farm bill.

Johnson is working with Thune to advance the SAVE America Act despite the Senate's filibuster rule.

Trump’s aides are encouraging Republicans to highlight positive stories from constituents benefiting from tax cuts in campaign ads.

(UPDATED March 11, 2026 05:24 UTC)

House Republicans are rallying around President Trump as they prepare for the November midterms, with Trump declaring the updated SAVE America Act as his top priority. However, House Speaker Mike Johnson has indicated that the House may focus on other legislative measures, presenting a list of must-pass bills that notably excludes the SAVE America Act, which has led Trump to threaten not to sign any other legislation until it is enacted. The discussions are taking place during the annual Republican policy retreat at Trump's golf course in Doral, Florida, where Johnson acknowledged the need to address concerns among Hispanic voters regarding immigration enforcement.