Trump abruptly cancels plan to sign bipartisan bill aimed at lowering cost of housing

The Guardian World Wednesday 24 June 2026, 14:51 UTC By Guardian staff 1 min read

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President is demanding Senate approve Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulationsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump abruptly shelved plans to sign a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing on Wednesday, demanding Congress approve his controversial legislation to overhaul US election rules and regulations. The president is pushing the US Senate to approve the Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting...

President is demanding Senate approve Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulations

Donald Trump abruptly shelved plans to sign a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing on Wednesday, demanding Congress approve his controversial legislation to overhaul US election rules and regulations.

The president is pushing the US Senate to approve the Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulations by requiring proof of citizenship at voter registration and significantly curtail mail-in voting.

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