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Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, in latest sign of tension with his party

Trump tied signing bipartisan housing legislation to passage of his voter ID measure, drawing criticism from Senate Republicans.

Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, in latest sign of tension with his party
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President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony for bipartisan housing legislation, saying he would not sign until Congress passed the Save America Act. The move intensified tensions with Senate Republicans, including Majority Leader John Thune, and complicated the party’s efforts to focus on affordability and other priorities.

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President who canceled the planned housing bill signing and pressed Congress to pass the Save America Act

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Senate majority leader navigating conflict with Trump over legislation and the filibuster

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Rick Scott
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Former Senate majority leader cited as a comparison for Thune

Lisa Murkowski
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Senator comparing Trump’s actions to a disruption that leaves a team in chaos

Thom Tillis
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Retiring senator criticizing Trump’s treatment of the Senate

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Senator commenting on Trump’s priorities and relationship with Thune

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Senator who continues to argue the Save America Act can pass

ALSO MENTIONED  Abigail Jackson, White House spokeswoman responding to the reported tension; Adam Jentleson, Former Senate aide commenting on changes to the filibuster; Bill Pulte, Acting director of national intelligence whose selection was part of an earlier dispute; Harry Reid, Former Senate majority leader cited in discussion of the filibuster; Jay Clayton, Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence; Saxby Chambliss, Former senator commenting on Thune’s leadership and defense of the filibuster

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Mike Johnson Says Housing Bill Could Become Law Without Trump’s Signature

Mike Johnson said the bipartisan housing bill would become law even without President Donald Trump’s signature. Outlets also report that Trump canceled its planned signing while pressing Congress to pass the SAVE America Act. Left-leaning outlets highlight Johnson’s assurance the bill could take effect without Trump’s signature. Center outlets track the standoff and efforts to move the housing bill forward. Right-leaning outlets emphasize its link to the SAVE America Act; Fox News spotlights Warren’s rebuke, while redstate.com urges the Senate to advance the voting bill.

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