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Fans across the country are celebrating the news, calling it a well-deserved

recognition of his remarkable career. For over 40 years, Sajak has entertained millions, making him one of the most recognizable and beloved hosts in television history. Supporters see this moment as a fitting tribute to his dedication and influence in shaping the landscape of game shows and American entertainment.

Critics, however, note that any confirmation involving such a high-profile figure often

sparks debate. Some argue that his career has not been without controversy, pointing to past comments and moments that drew scrutiny. Still, even those less supportive acknowledge that Sajak’s impact on American culture is impossible to ignore.

Ultimately, what happened in Los Angeles today ensures that Pat Sajak’s name will continue to resonate far beyond the television stage. Whether praised as a beloved entertainer or critiqued as a polarizing figure, his confirmation highlights just how deeply he has left his mark on audiences everywhere. The ripple effects of today’s announcement are only beginning to unfold.

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is ripping four GOP senators who voted against a motion to effectively add the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act to a $70 billion budget reconciliation package, saying he doesn’t know why fellow Republicans would vote against a voter ID law.

Four Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), Mitch McConnell (Ky.), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), and Thom Tillis (N.C.) — voted against a motion to waive all budgetary procedural objections to an amendment on the SAVE America Act offered by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).

The rules for adding amendments to the Senate’s budget reconciliation require overcoming a number of procedural hurdles unless the Senate unanimously agrees to waive them.

The amendment requiring documented proof of citizenship when registering to vote and showing identification when voting fell 12 votes short of the 60-vote threshold needed to be added to the package.

Hawley said he was disappointed in his GOP colleague’s opposition to the amendment, noting that voter ID requirements are common in many states and have overwhelming public support in the United States.

“I guess it’s frustration,” Hawley told Fox News Digital when asked about the failure to attach the SAVE America Act to the budget reconciliation package.

“Listen, we’ve been doing this in Missouri for years. I mean, voters in my state put it in our constitution,” he said.

“Voter ID is the most popular thing out there,” he said.

“There’s reason for that. People want their elections to be safe, they want them to be fair. And to me, you can’t explain it to me, why you wouldn’t vote for voter ID. I just don’t understand it,” Hawley added.

Senate Republicans have struggled to advance President Donald Trump’s voter ID and citizenship verification legislation.

However, a late-night vote in the chamber revived a proposal many had considered all but dead.

During the Senate’s marathon vote-a-rama on the GOP’s $70 billion immigration enforcement package, Republicans made two attempts to attach the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act to the broader measure.

Both efforts fell short, as a group of Republicans joined Senate Democrats in opposing the amendments offered by Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Mike Lee of Utah.

The proposals faced steep odds regardless, as they needed to overcome the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster threshold to advance.

Graham’s amendment sought to attach a revised version of the SAVE America Act that included several additional policy provisions, including a ban on biological males competing in women’s sports, a measure Trump had pushed for months.

Four Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, and Thom Tillis of North Carolina — voted against the proposal.

Their opposition kept the amendment from reaching the 50-vote threshold Republicans would have needed to pursue a talking filibuster strategy.

Lee’s separate amendment, however, did secure 50 votes after Collins switched her position and backed the original version of the SAVE America Act.

As the vote-a-rama continued, Lee celebrated the result on X, noting that with Vice President JD Vance available to cast a tie-breaking vote, the SAVE America Act would have enough support to pass the Senate, Fox News reported.

“That means that but for the Zombie Filibuster, the House-passed SAVE America Act would now be on its way to the White House for President Trump’s signature,” Lee said.

Lee and some other Republicans have been leaning on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to launch a talking filibuster to grind down Democrats and advance the measure by a simple majority vote.

Senate Republicans previously mounted a lengthy floor effort in March to force debate on the SAVE America Act, but momentum behind the legislation has waned considerably in the months since.

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