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Political strategist weighs in on the tension between Trump and Senate Republicans

NPR | By A Martínez

Published August 3, 2026 at 3:44 AM CDT

NPR's A Martinez speaks with political strategist Alex Conant about the tensions between the Senate and President Trump ahead of the long congressional recess that starts later this week.

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A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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