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Trump abruptly cancels signing Housing bill, blindsiding Republicans

Thune said the voting bill lacked the votes to pass and described that as a hard reality.

Trump abruptly cancels signing Housing bill, blindsiding Republicans
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President Donald Trump canceled a planned signing of a bipartisan housing measure, saying he would wait until Congress passed the SAVE America Act. The move sharpened tensions with Senate Republicans, including Majority Leader John Thune, who says the voting bill lacks the votes to pass.

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Senate Majority Leader addressing the prospects for the SAVE America Act

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who canceled the planned housing bill signing and pressed for the SAVE America Act

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Florida senator who invited Trump to the Republican luncheon and urged colleagues to vote on the SAVE America Act

Mike Rounds
R · SD · SEN

South Dakota senator who raised questions about the Iran agreement

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator who said he hoped the meeting would be conciliatory

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator mentioned as a former Trump ally who became more critical of the President

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator who called for Republican unity and challenged Mike Lee’s advocacy

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Utah senator who advocated passing the SAVE America Act and eliminating the filibuster

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Trump Cancels Planned Signing of Housing Bill

Coverage links Trump's canceled signing of a bipartisan housing bill with his push for Senate Republicans, including Majority Leader John Thune, to pass the SAVE America Act. Center outlets emphasize Thune's assessment that the act lacks votes and the tension over Trump's condition for signing the housing bill. Right-leaning outlets also focus on pressure on Senate Republicans, while one commentary portrays that pressure as a necessary test of GOP leadership.

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