Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump has declared that he will not sign any new bills until the Senate passes the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which requires voter ID and proof of citizenship. The move has put pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to bring the bill to a vote, despite opposition from Senate Democrats. The Senate is currently wrestling with reopening the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for four weeks. Trump’s edict has also put a hold on other legislative priorities, including a massive affordable housing package and the confirmation of Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the new head of DHS.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump demands Senate action on voter ID bill, threatening to hold up other legislation. Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces pressure to bring the bill to a vote. Democrats strongly oppose the bill, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling it “Jim Crow 2.0.” Trump’s move has also put a hold on other legislative priorities, including a massive affordable housing package and the confirmation of Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the new head of DHS. The Senate is currently wrestling with reopening the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for four weeks. The process has become a familiar dance, with each side dug in and refusing to budge.
Author: Evan Null
