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Trump heads to Capitol to speak with Republican senators

Trump withheld a planned housing-bill signing while urging senators to advance his voting legislation.

Trump heads to Capitol to speak with Republican senators
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President Donald Trump delayed signing a bipartisan housing bill until the Senate passes his voting bill, deepening tensions with Republican senators. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the voting bill lacks enough support, while House Speaker Mike Johnson has discussed another way to advance it.

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President pressing Senate Republicans to pass the voting bill before he signs a housing bill

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader responding to Trump’s demands and assessing the voting bill’s prospects

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Mike Johnson
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House Speaker discussing a reconciliation approach to the voting bill

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator criticizing Trump’s decision to hold up the housing bill

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator commenting on the planned Republican luncheon and affordability

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator criticizing Republican divisions and confronting Mike Lee’s advocacy

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Utah senator advocating for the voting bill and an end to 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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