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U.S. House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress

June 25, 2026 admin

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson met President Donald Trump on Thursday (June 25, 2026) in hopes of defusing a standoff with Congress ‌over a stalled package of national voting restrictions that the president views as his top legislative priority. A day after a contentious closed-door meeting between Mr. Trump and Senate Republicans, hardline…

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Trump abruptly cancels signing Housing bill, blindsiding Republicans

June 24, 2026 admin

President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions with Senate Republicans on Wednesday (June 24, 2026), abruptly cancelling plans to sign a bipartisan measure that could help spur more home construction. The President declared on social media that he now wants Congress to first pass a bill that would mandate stricter rules for voter identification in federal…

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U.S. House passes affordable housing bill, sending it to Trump for enactment

June 24, 2026 admin

The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation that aims to speed the construction and availability of ‌more affordable housing. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) that aims to speed the construction and availability of ‌more affordable housing, sending it to President Donald…

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U.S. Senate passes bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply, lowering prices

June 22, 2026 admin

The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill on Monday (June 22, 2026) that aims to reduce federal regulations and expand local control, one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to increase supply and bring down prices. The bill, which passed 85-5 and now heads to the House, has been the focus of intense…

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