Trump blocks affordable housing bill, demands lawmakers pass voter ID law first

President Trump halted the signing of a bipartisan bill aimed at making housing more affordable, instead pressuring Republicans to prioritize the SAVE Act, an election overhaul requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship. This move sparked partisan clashes, with Democrats criticizing the bill’s voting restrictions and Republicans resisting efforts to end the filibuster. The dispute played out alongside the kickoff of the Great American State Fair and tensions over Trump’s foreign policy, as Senator Cassidy confronted the president over Iran war powers before ultimately voting against a resolution to limit them. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed hope for progress on both the housing bill and the SAVE Act, highlighting ongoing divisions over voting access and midterm strategies.