Save America Act

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts as they attempt to pass legislation before the November midterm elections. Disagreements over the SAVE America Act and other bills have delayed government funding, defense policy, and a farm bill, with House Speaker Mike Johnson seeking to use budget reconciliation to advance a third party-line bill.

Democrats are attempting to regain Senate control for the first time since 2014 by winning 8 of 11 competitive races. The effort involves defending existing seats in states like Minnesota, Michigan, and Georgia while flipping others in Alaska, Iowa, and North Carolina. Challenges include a chaotic Maine race due to accusations against a Democratic nominee and competitive primaries in key states.

President Donald Trump delivered a speech at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, alleging a 'resurgence of the communist menace' in the U.S. and warning that communism poses a 'mortal threat' to American liberty. He referenced recent electoral successes of Democratic socialist candidates, including Zohran Mamdani and Darializa Avila Chevalier, and emphasized Republican strategies to pass the SAVE America Act and eliminate the filibuster to secure election victories.

President Donald Trump delivered a speech at Mount RushMore National Memorial, alleging a 'mortal threat' from communism and comparing it to historical events like 9/11. He criticized electoral successes by Democratic socialist candidates without directly linking them to communism and emphasized Republican chances in the 2026 midterms, advocating for the SAVE America Act and ending the filibuster.

President Trump promoted the controversial SAVE America Act during his July 4 speech, which mixed patriotic elements with partisan politics. The speech highlighted support for the Second Amendment and anti-communism, while weather disruptions affected events nationwide.

President Trump delivered a Fourth of July speech emphasizing American military strength, religious identity, and opposition to communism. He promoted the SAVE America Act voter ID bill and highlighted military achievements and innovation.

President Donald Trump celebrated America's 250th anniversary with a speech blending patriotism and partisan appeals, honoring veterans and promoting the SAVE America Act. The event, held after National Mall evacuations due to storms, featured performances by Trump-aligned musicians and highlighted his support for the Second Amendment and anti-communism.

President Trump highlighted the potential approval of the SAVE America Act during his Salute to America 250 speech, stating his goal to require photo identification to vote and limit the use of mail-in ballots.

President Donald Trump delivered a speech at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3, 2026, alleging that communism poses a 'mortal threat' to American liberty. He referenced recent electoral successes of Democratic socialist candidates and linked the issue to Republican strategies for the November midterms, including passing the SAVE America Act. U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune attended the event but emphasized the unlikelihood of eliminating the filibuster or gaining Democratic support for the legislation.

President Donald Trump delivered a speech at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, alleging a 'resurgence of the communist menace' and comparing it to major historical threats. He criticized Democratic socialist electoral successes and emphasized Republican strategies for the 2026 midterms, including passing the SAVE America Act. The speech occurred during 250th Independence Day celebrations.

President Trump is promoting a fireworks display in Washington, D.C., as part of Independence Day celebrations and is urging Congress to pass his national voter ID legislation, the SAVE America Act.

President Trump claimed to have developed a legal argument to bypass Congress and impose changes to the U.S. election system, including voter ID requirements. However, his efforts, such as the SAVE America Act and executive orders, have faced judicial rejections and congressional resistance, with courts blocking key proposals and investigations into his 2020 election claims yielding no concrete results.

House Democrats are urging President Donald Trump to sign the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, which has passed both chambers of Congress but remains unsigned. Trump has prioritized his own SAVE America Act, calling the housing bill 'of minor importance,' while House Speaker Mike Johnson stated the legislation will become law regardless of Trump's action.

House Democrats are urging President Donald Trump to sign the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, which has passed both chambers of Congress. Trump has delayed signing the bill, prioritizing the SAVE America Act instead, while House Speaker Mike Johnson stated the housing bill will become law with or without the president’s signature.

House Democrats are urging President Donald Trump to sign the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill passed by both chambers, while Trump prioritizes the SAVE America Act. The housing bill remains unsigned, with Congress preparing to finalize it without his signature if necessary.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is resisting Republican leaders over the SAVE America Act, which aims to strengthen voter ID requirements, and has blocked House proceedings until the bill is attached to major legislation.

Congress faces a stagnant summer with limited legislative progress before a five-week recess. House Republicans struggle to advance RECON 3.0, face uncertainty over emergency Iran funding, and encounter internal divisions over immigration measures. Key figures like Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledge challenges in meeting pre-midterm goals.

House conservatives protested the Senate's refusal to pass the SAVE America Act, a GOP elections bill championed by President Donald Trump. The House version focused on proof-of-citizenship requirements but avoided stricter mail-in ballot restrictions Trump demanded, as Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged insufficient support for those provisions.

President Donald Trump earned approximately $1.2 billion from crypto businesses in 2023, surpassing revenue from his property portfolio. The House leadership canceled votes due to a Republican revolt over the annual defense bill, with Republicans pushing to include the SAVE America Act. The Trump administration deported Cubans accused of espionage, and Trump visited the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota, traveling on a retrofitted Air Force One gifted by Qatar.

President Donald Trump earned approximately $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year, surpassing revenue from his property portfolio. The House leadership canceled votes over a defense bill due to a Republican revolt, and Trump described a new Air Force One gifted by Qatar. The Supreme Court largely supported Trump’s immigration policies but rejected efforts to redefine birthright citizenship.

House Republicans are unable to pass key legislation due to internal conflicts, with Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to secure votes to open the floor for debate. A small group of conservatives opposes party priorities, freezing progress on bills including the Pentagon policy measure and Iran war funding.

Legislation imposing sweeping voting restrictions nationwide, the SAVE America Act, has stalled in Congress despite President Donald Trump's advocacy ahead of midterms. The bill requires voter ID, citizenship proof for registration, and limits mail-in voting, facing opposition from Democrats who argue it disenfranchises voters. The Supreme Court recently ruled states may count mail ballots postmarked by Election Day.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within five business days, preserving similar policies in Nevada and other states. Voting rights advocates celebrated this and two other recent legal victories but remain concerned about potential election restrictions. Trump criticized the ruling and promoted the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship to register to vote but is stalled in the Senate.

The U.S. House canceled votes and sent lawmakers home early due to a Republican revolt over Trump's demands, blocking the annual defense bill. The standoff centers on Trump's SAVE America Act, a strict voter ID bill, which has stalled congressional business and led to similar closures in the Senate.

The U.S. House canceled votes and sent lawmakers home early due to a Republican revolt over Trump's demands, particularly blocking the annual defense bill to prioritize the SAVE America Act. The Senate also shut down for similar reasons, highlighting tensions between Trump and Congress.

The U.S. House canceled votes and sent lawmakers home early due to a Republican revolt over the annual defense bill, as renegade Republicans push to include President Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act. The Senate similarly shut down last week over Trump’s demands, highlighting a power imbalance as Trump’s conflicting priorities disrupt congressional business.

House conservatives blocked a procedural rule that would have enabled debate and final votes on legislation, hindering Speaker Mike Johnson's agenda. The vote rejected the rule 198-224, with 14 Republicans opposing it.

A bipartisan housing bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, is expected to become law without President Donald Trump's signature, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. Trump has criticized the bill as 'a big yawn' and prioritized the SAVE America Act, which faces Senate resistance.

House conservatives blocked a procedural rule meant to advance the NDAA and other legislation, causing a setback for Speaker Mike Johnson. The vote was 198-224, with 14 Republicans opposing the rule.

House Republicans blocked a procedural measure for the annual defense policy bill due to frustrations over stalled GOP legislation like the SAVE America Act, causing a delay in key votes before the July 4 recess. Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges reconciling holdouts, including Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and pressure from President Donald Trump to advance the bill.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans to merge the SAVE America Act with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) after conservatives blocked the House over the voter ID bill. Hard-line conservatives have said they would oppose any procedural rules that...

House GOP hard-liners, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, continue threatening to block legislative business to force action on the stalled SAVE America Act. Speaker Mike Johnson attempted to attach the bill to the Pentagon funding measure, but hard-liners argue his efforts remain insufficient. Rep. Andy Harris and others demand stronger commitments on border security votes, creating uncertainty for procedural measures.

Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in advancing the SAVE America Act, a key election security bill backed by Donald Trump, as hard-liners in the House GOP demand procedural changes to force Senate action. The Supreme Court's decision allowing postmarked mail-in ballots to be counted after Election Day has intensified support for the bill, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated the combined defense and election bill would fail in his chamber.

The House Rules Committee advanced a procedural measure to combine a $1.1 trillion defense policy bill with the SAVE America Act, aiming to resolve a Republican deadlock. The plan faces resistance from GOP hard-liners and is likely to be stripped of the elections overhaul in Senate negotiations. The defense bill includes controversial amendments such as blocking transgender military service and cutting aid to Ukraine.

Speaker Mike Johnson plans to combine the annual Pentagon policy bill with the GOP elections bill, the SAVE America Act, to advance both through the House. The Senate is expected to reject the combined package, potentially causing a legislative standoff and delaying the defense bill. House conservatives, including Anna Paulina Luna, support merging the bills but oppose a slimmed-down version of the SAVE Act through budget reconciliation.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican National Committee challenge to Illinois' mail-in ballot rules, allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted even if received afterward. President Donald Trump criticized the decision as a loss and reiterated support for the SAVE America Act, which would ban most mail ballots and require proof of citizenship for voter registration. Illinois permits mail ballots to arrive up to two weeks after Election Day if postmarked on time, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett writing the majority opinion.

President Trump criticized the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots received up to five days after Election Day. The ruling in Watson v. RNC opposed Trump's push for stricter election rules, prompting him to demand the immediate passage of the SAVE America Act, which would require voter ID and restrict mail-in voting. Trump accused several senators of opposing the bill to enable 'cheating,' while Senator Bill Cassidy, a co-sponsor of the act, disputed Trump's claims.

President Donald Trump criticized a Supreme Court ruling that upheld Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots received up to five days after Election Day to be counted. Trump argued the decision, which opposed his push for stricter election rules, necessitates immediate congressional action to pass the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring voter ID and restricting no-excuse mail-in voting. The ruling included a rebuke from Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, who rejected arguments for stricter ballot deadlines.

President Donald Trump dismissed a bipartisan housing bill as unimportant and a 'yawn,' linking its approval to the passage of the SAVE America Act. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act includes measures to expand housing access and restrict large institutional investors, and has been sent to the White House with a 10-day deadline for a decision.

Florida Republicans criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and received within five days. They argued it undermines election integrity and emphasized urgency to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require voter photo ID and proof of citizenship. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried supported the ruling, calling it a win for voting rights.