Trump news at a glance: US president holds a rare bipartisan bill hostage
Summary
President Donald Trump is delaying the signing of a housing bill that has strong support from both political parties. He wants the Senate to first approve a voting law called the Save America Act, which would change election rules by requiring proof of citizenship to register and limit mail-in voting.Key Facts
- The 21st Century Road to Housing Act aims to lower housing costs and increase housing supply in the US.
- The housing bill passed both the Senate and House with large bipartisan majorities.
- President Trump called the housing bill “of minor importance” and refused to sign it until the voting bill passes.
- The Save America Act would require voters to show proof of citizenship and reduce mail-in voting options.
- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer criticized Trump’s decision to block the housing bill.
- A federal judge blocked Trump’s executive order that would require proof of citizenship to vote.
- Trump has also ordered a Justice Department investigation into oil companies over gas prices.
- There is a legal dispute over removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center building.
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