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Housing bill set to take effect without Trump’s signature amid voting-rights dispute
us-politics9 hours ago

Housing bill set to take effect without Trump’s signature amid voting-rights dispute

A bipartisan housing bill will become law at midnight without President Trump’s signature after he refused to sign in protest of a separate voting-restrictions measure; the 21st Century Road to Housing Act passed Congress with broad margins and will take effect after a 10-day countdown once Speaker Mike Johnson sent it to the White House. Democrats criticized Trump’s stance, while he has also fired the remaining commissioners of an independent election body, fueling midterm concerns.

via The Guardian|
#congress#housing-policy#midterms
Bipartisan push advances updated Russia sanctions with Trump administration
politics14 hours ago

Bipartisan push advances updated Russia sanctions with Trump administration

Senators from both parties say they’ve reached an agreement with the Trump administration to move forward with an updated Russia sanctions package that would empower heavy tariffs on imports of Russian oil, uranium and natural gas, with possible carve-outs for allies aiding Ukraine. The effort, led by Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal and supported by Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, faces uncertainty over whether Trump will back the bill as the Senate weighs must-pass defense and funding legislation ahead of the midterms. The move comes amid related Ukraine moves, including Pentagon-like talks on Patriot missiles, as Zelensky sought stronger sanctions and met with leaders during visits tied to NATO discussions.

via CNN|
#bipartisan#congress#politics
Trump balks at housing bill as measure heads to automatic enactment
politics23 hours ago

Trump balks at housing bill as measure heads to automatic enactment

President Trump says he will not sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in protest of Republicans' failure to pass the SAVE America Act, but the housing affordability bill is set to become law automatically on Saturday unless he vetoes it. He has urged Republicans to push to end the Senate filibuster to pass the election measure, while Senate Republicans say they lack the votes. The White House cited his Truth Social post in the decision, illustrating a developing dispute ahead of the midterms.

via CNBC|
#congress#filibuster#housing-bill
Calls for clarity rise as McConnell's health questions persist
politics1 day ago

Calls for clarity rise as McConnell's health questions persist

Democrats and several Republicans are demanding more transparency about Senator Mitch McConnell's health after his June hospitalization, with the exact reason for admission not disclosed. The 84-year-old, who has a history of falls and prior health issues, has stood absent while allies say he’s in good spirits, prompting GOP House members Nancy Mace and Marlin Stutzman to call for a full update and drawing comparisons to Biden’s 2024 health moments. Governor Beshear also urged a public briefing. The episode renews debate over aging and health disclosures for lawmakers as McConnell nears retirement next year, and questions remain about his ability to serve should concerns persist.

via The Courier-Journal|
#age#congress#health
GOP lawmakers press for health update on Mitch McConnell after hospitalization
politics1 day ago

GOP lawmakers press for health update on Mitch McConnell after hospitalization

Democrats and several Republicans are urging full disclosure about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health after his June hospitalization. At 84, the long-serving Senate leader has a documented health history, yet his office has not disclosed the reason for admission, prompting calls from Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Marlin Stutzman for transparency and a public update, echoed by Kentucky Gov. Beshear as aging and health in Congress remain a topic of debate.

via USA Today|
#congress#gop#health
Congress presses WNBA for action over attacks on Caitlin Clark
sports2 days ago

Congress presses WNBA for action over attacks on Caitlin Clark

Eleven Republican lawmakers urged WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to address what they call repeated on-court and online attacks against Caitlin Clark, highlighting hip-checks, eye pokes, a throat strike by Alyssa Thomas, and concerns about harassment. They called for better real-time officiating and even potential federal investigations if a hostile work environment is found. Clark and the Fever condemned harassment, and the league defended its stance on protecting players and upholding standards.

via New York Post|
#caitlin-clark#congress#harassment
Trump pitches mega-bill plan to push voting reforms with defense funding
politics3 days ago

Trump pitches mega-bill plan to push voting reforms with defense funding

President Trump urged GOP leaders to attach the SAVE America Act voting reforms to a defense-spending bill using reconciliation to bypass the Senate filibuster, aiming to pass both before lawmakers’ summer recess. House Speaker Mike Johnson intends to try voting-restrictions again via the budget bill, despite conservative pushback. The reforms would require proof of citizenship to register and a photo ID to vote. Even if the measure advances, Senate approval remains uncertain and time is tight with lawmakers leaving in late July.

via USA Today|
#congress#defense-spending#politics
Congress Holds the Key to Birthright Citizenship, Says Opinion
politics4 days ago

Congress Holds the Key to Birthright Citizenship, Says Opinion

An opinion piece argues the Supreme Court erred in Trump v. Barbara by granting automatic birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. It contends the clause reflects allegiance to the sovereign and not blanket citizenship for children of those under foreign power, citing historical debates and Wong Kim Ark. The author urges Congress to act—potentially by invoking invasion clauses to deny automatic citizenship for the children of illegal entrants and birth tourists, allowing naturalization instead—and suggests overturning Barbara via legislation or a constitutional amendment as a longer-term fix.

via Daily Signal|
#14th-amendment#birthright-citizenship#congress
politics4 days ago

Jeffries Navigates Israel Divide with a Listening-first Strategy

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is taking a cautious, hands-off approach to Israel policy, convening long caucus forums that let members air their views rather than imposing a leadership position ahead of a contentious vote on aid to Israel. He says he’ll offer more concrete guidance after the Massie amendment reaches a vote, which has been delayed by GOP dysfunction; he signaled support for a two-state solution and referenced an opposing statement from J Street to inform his caucus. The strategy could serve as a model for managing a divided caucus if he becomes speaker, and the piece also notes related Capitol updates on Speaker Johnson’s SAVE Act and open seats on tax-writing panels.

via Politico|
#congress#democrats#israel
Florida GOP Rep. opposes ending Haitian TPS, calls it a ‘huge mistake’
politics5 days ago

Florida GOP Rep. opposes ending Haitian TPS, calls it a ‘huge mistake’

Florida Rep. Carlos Giménez breaks with the Trump administration by opposing ending Haitian TPS, arguing it would be a huge mistake and urging TPS protection for Haitians while backing restoring TPS for Venezuelans after earthquakes; the House previously passed HR 1689 to extend Haiti TPS to 2029, and the measure awaits Senate action, with other GOP leaders like DeWine and Lawler warning of negative impacts on states and services.

via The Guardian|
#congress#florida#haitians
Johnson bets on reconciliation path to push Trump’s voter ID bill after GOP revolt
politics5 days ago

Johnson bets on reconciliation path to push Trump’s voter ID bill after GOP revolt

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to move President Trump's voter ID legislation—the SAVE America Act—through the budget reconciliation process when Congress reconvenes, arguing it can pass with a simple Senate majority and reach the president's desk. The plan follows a recent GOP revolt that derailed a procedural vote, and Johnson says he’ll pair the measure with a must-pass defense bill to pressure the Senate, despite doubts from many Republicans about reconciliation and the filibuster. Trump has pressed for stronger voting restrictions, while Senate Republicans remain divided on the tactic.

via CNN|
#congress#elections#politics