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Jeffries-Kushner Meeting Signals Potential Bipartisan Outreach Ahead of Midterms

Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries privately met with Jared Kushner in what reports describe as a bid to explore bipartisan avenues with the White House as the November midterms loom; talks reportedly covered housing, immigration, and the cost of living, with Jeffries urging Republicans to drop a 'my-way-or-the-highway' approach. Kushner suggested a follow-up with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The meeting underscores potential Democratic-White House cooperation should they win back the House, while Republicans dismiss the encounter and critics question Kushner’s influence.

via Al Jazeera|

#bipartisanship #hakeem-jeffries #jared-kushner

politics2 days ago•13 min saved

Nancy Kassebaum: Kansas trailblazer who shaped health reform dies at 94

Nancy Kassebaum, a three-term Kansas senator and rare female pioneer in U.S. politics, dies at 94. She helped shepherd health care reform in the 1990s, notably the Kennedy-Kassebaum Act (HIPAA) ensuring affordable coverage when changing jobs and protecting health data privacy. A centrist who worked across party lines with Bob Dole, she was Kansas’ first woman elected to a full Senate term, later marrying former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker. Her legacy includes civility in politics and recognition with the Presidential Citizens Medal in 2025.

via Politico|

#bipartisanship #hipaa #kansas

politics2 days ago•2 min saved

Jeffries and Kushner in NYC: Quiet bid for cross-aisle cooperation

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner in Manhattan to discuss potential bipartisan cooperation between Democrats and the Trump administration, including housing and immigration; the specifics were not disclosed; the encounter—first reported by The New York Times—occurs as the 2026 midterm campaign heats up and Jeffries’ ambition to become speaker looms, with past collaboration on criminal justice reform (the First Step Act) cited as common ground.

via NBC News|

#bipartisanship #hakeem-jeffries #housing

politics2 days ago•3 min saved

Jeffries-Kushner Talks Signal Possible Democratic Shift Ahead of Midterms

Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner in recent weeks, signaling that aides close to the president may be preparing for at least one chamber to flip to Democratic control as the midterms near. The discussions reportedly touched on housing, immigration and affordability, with Jeffries indicating Democrats are willing to work with Republicans—but only on their terms if they win. The White House did not comment publicly, and Kushner remains a key outside adviser.

via CNBC|

#bipartisanship #house-of-representatives #jeffries

politics15 days ago•5 min saved

Quiet attacks on Francesca Hong in Wisconsin, and a rising bipartisan bromance in Pennsylvania.

In Wisconsin, Francesca Hong’s gubernatorial bid faces limited intra‑party criticism and modest ad spending, with rivals and allied groups portraying her as too liberal for a general election, while in Pennsylvania, Sen. John Fetterman and Republican Dave McCormick display a rare public camaraderie that has both parties weighing its implications for priorities and strategy.

via NBC News|

#bipartisanship #fetterman-mccormick #francesca-hong

politics16 days ago•1 min saved

Senate approves stopgap funding to avert a shutdown before the midterms

The Senate voted 90-6 to pass a stopgap funding bill that keeps federal programs funded at current levels through Dec. 11, buying time to negotiate a full-year budget and prevent a October shutdown. The package includes a Democrats’ provision to block presidential blocking of blue-state grants and preserves funding for SNAP/WIC, disaster relief, and national security. The measure moves to the House for a companion bill and must reach President Trump by Sept. 30 to avert a lapse in funding, with lawmakers returning Sept. 14 after August recess.

via NBC News|

#bipartisanship #funding #midterms

politics16 days ago•3 min saved

Head Start Deregulation Sparks Bipartisan Skepticism in Congress

The Trump administration proposes sweeping deregulation of Head Start, cutting many federal protections (disability screening, small class sizes, daily dental hygiene, bus monitors, pay parity, expulsions) while adding some new requirements (English as the main language, revised dietary guidelines, and 30 minutes of activity for every 3.5 hours of instruction). The move has drawn bipartisan concern in Congress, with Republicans wary of broad deregulation and Democrats arguing it could weaken protections for low‑income children. The 75-page proposed rule is in early stages, with a 60-day public comment period and potential court challenges; supporters say flexibility could expand enrollment, while critics warn of reduced safeguards.

via USA Today|

#bipartisanship #congress #education-policy

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Democrats Push Back on Revised Crypto Bill Ahead of Senate Floor Vote

Democrats criticized a new 616-page Republican draft of the crypto bill, demanding stronger ethics provisions and consumer protections as Republicans push for a Senate floor vote; disputes over ethics language tied to the Trump family’s crypto holdings remain, and Sen. Gillibrand was not included in the negotiating statement, while the measure combines Banking and Agriculture provisions and includes a White House-backed ethics clause.

via Politico|

#bipartisanship #crypto #ethics

politics-and-policy1 month ago•3 min saved

Senate unites to advance revised Russia sanctions in memory of Lindsey Graham

A bipartisan push in the Senate to move an updated Russia sanctions bill honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with 85 cosponsors and a narrowed scope targeting buyers of Russian oil and gas; the House has already passed the original measure, and some lawmakers want to rename it the 'Lindsey Graham Sanctions Act' as Graham’s death reshapes the process.

via Axios|

#bipartisanship #lindsey-graham #politics-and-policy

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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature amid voting-bill clash

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cleared Congress with veto-proof margins (Senate 85-5, House 358-32) and became law without President Trump’s signature after he refused to sign in protest of a separate voting-reform bill, with supporters saying it will boost housing supply and curb Wall Street’s role in home purchases.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#bipartisanship #housing #legislation

politics1 month ago•18 min saved

Congress-approved housing bill becomes law as Trump calls it a “big yawn” and withholds signature

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cleared Congress with broad bipartisan support and became law at midnight after President Trump declined to sign, branding the measure a “big yawn” and urging passage of the competing SAVE America Act. Since non‑vetoed bills become law after 10 days, it automatically took effect. The bill aims to boost housing supply and lower costs by cutting red tape—such as removing the steel chassis requirement for mobile homes—and by creating a $200 million Innovation Fund over seven years plus $50 million in provisional grants to speed pro-housing designs. Analysts warn affordability improvements will take years even with the new law, and while it addresses supply, it won’t cure the housing crisis overnight.

via Yahoo Finance|

#bipartisanship #housing-affordability #housing-policy

politics1 month ago•13 min saved

Road to Housing Act becomes law, yet affordability still bites

The ROAD to Housing Act passed with rare bipartisan support and includes regulations to streamline reviews, reduce some construction costs, and broaden small-dollar financing, plus housing voucher and rural renter protections. But experts say its overall impact will be modest because it mostly alters regulations rather than boosting subsidies or incomes, leaving the core affordability crisis—driven by insufficient household incomes and local zoning barriers—largely unaddressed.

via The Conversation|

#affordability #bipartisanship #housing

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Bipartisan Housing Bill Becomes Law Despite Presidential Protest

The 21st Century Road to Housing Act—aimed at lowering costs and boosting housing supply—became law automatically after Congress passed it and Trump, who opposed signing in protest of a voter ID bill, did not veto. The package, with more than 40 provisions, includes measures to speed up construction and curb large institutional purchases of single‑family homes, marking a rare bipartisan milestone as housing affordability remains a pressure point for Americans.

via BBC|

#bipartisanship #housing #legislation

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Trump Dismisses Remaining EAC Members, Leaving Election-Standards Body in Limbo

President Trump fired the two Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission and allowed the Republican to resign, leaving the bipartisan panel effectively dismantled as midterms approach and potentially paving the way for replacements aligned with his agenda; the EAC, tasked with voting-system standards and funding upgrades, has long suffered from vacancies and infighting, prompting concerns about the integrity and administration of future elections.

via ProPublica|

#bipartisanship #eac #elections

politics2 months ago•26 min saved

Trump halts signing of bipartisan housing bill amid election-bill showdown

President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a signing ceremony for a bipartisan affordable-housing bill, saying the event would be off until the Senate passes his election-integrity bill; it remains unclear whether he intends to kill the housing measure.

via The Washington Post|

#affordable-housing #bipartisanship #donald-trump