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'It's a yawn': Trump downplays  bipartisan landmark housing bill

'It's a yawn': Trump downplays bipartisan landmark housing bill

Summary

President Donald Trump downplayed a bipartisan housing bill by calling it less important than his SAVE America Act, which changes election rules. He delayed signing the housing bill, using it as leverage for his election reform law, and said he would decide on the housing bill after receiving it from Congress.

Key Facts

  • President Trump called the bipartisan housing bill a "yawn" and less important than his SAVE America Act.
  • The SAVE America Act aims to change federal election rules, including voter registration and mail-in ballot requirements.
  • The housing bill focuses on increasing housing supply and creating new ways for people to own homes.
  • Trump postponed signing the housing bill to push for the passage of the SAVE America Act alongside it.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson officially sent the housing bill to President Trump on Monday.
  • Once Trump receives the bill, he has 10 days to veto it or it will become law automatically, unless Congress adjourns early.
  • Trump expressed doubt that the SAVE America Act would be added to the housing bill, citing opposition from some Republican senators.
  • The housing bill passed Congress with enough votes to override a veto, but Trump's final decision is still pending.
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