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politics3 hours ago

Trump links DHS funding to SAVE Act, risking record shutdown

With a looming two-week recess, Capitol Hill negotiators race to prevent a DHS funding lapse that could become the longest shutdown in history, as Trump ties any deal to passage of the SAVE America Act; the administration plans to redeploy ICE agents to airports to free TSA staff, while a bipartisan group presses for a funding agreement, conservatives push for a piecemeal approach, and other Capitol priorities like a DHS secretary nomination and possible Iran AUMF votes advance.

via Politico|
#dhs#funding#politics
Senate Faces Full Debate on the SAVE Act as DOJ Voter-Roll Hiccup Stirs Controversy
politics16 hours ago

Senate Faces Full Debate on the SAVE Act as DOJ Voter-Roll Hiccup Stirs Controversy

Democracy Docket recaps a busy week centered on MAGA Republicans’ push for a full Senate debate on the SAVE America Act, a voter-suppression measure, while also flagging DOJ missteps in obtaining voter-roll data and a slate of related election stories (including redistricting delays and questions about noncitizen voting), underscoring how voting rights battles and misinformation have become central to the GOP’s strategy ahead of the midterms.

via Democracy Docket|
#doj#elections#politics
Election Officials Doubt MAGA Voting Overhaul Can Happen by 2026
politics3 days ago

Election Officials Doubt MAGA Voting Overhaul Can Happen by 2026

Election officials warn that Trump’s proposed nationwide election overhaul—the Save America Act—would be nearly impossible to implement by the 2026 midterms, requiring in-person citizenship verification to register, photo IDs to vote, massive staffing and system updates, and criminal penalties for election workers. They say the timelines would cause long lines and disruption, with jurisdictions needing 18–24 months just to begin implementing changes. While some Republicans push for a quick path around filibusters, many lawmakers acknowledge parts would have to be deferred or unenforceable, and the bill is unlikely to secure the 60 votes needed in the Senate. Overall, officials across the political spectrum view the overhaul as unworkable in the near term.

via The Boston Globe|
#elections#filibuster#politics
Rantz says Murray misrepresents the SAVE America Act; bill's text contradicts voting-burden claims
politics3 days ago

Rantz says Murray misrepresents the SAVE America Act; bill's text contradicts voting-burden claims

Jason Rantz debunks Sen. Patty Murray’s claim that the SAVE America Act would make voting harder and more expensive for married women, students, and seniors, arguing the bill actually establishes a straightforward process to resolve citizenship-document discrepancies, preserves existing registrations, and requires reasonable accommodations for disabilities without imposing voter fees; the piece portrays Murray’s post as misinformation rather than a factual critique of the bill.

via seattlered.com|
#fact-check#patty-murray#politics
Iran–Israel clashes widen as Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary; meteor booms across dawn
world4 days ago

Iran–Israel clashes widen as Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary; meteor booms across dawn

Iran launches missiles at Israel after the killing of a top security official, triggering casualties and retaliatory strikes including in Lebanon, while the U.S. targets Iranian sites in the region; back home, the SAVE America Act advances to Senate debate amid a partisan battle over voting rules, and Joe Kent resigns from the National Counterterrorism Center over the war. In Illinois, Juliana Stratton wins the Democratic Senate primary and looks to face Don Tracy, with Gov. JB Pritzker touted for helping her bid. A 7-ton meteor streaked across the eastern U.S. with a loud sonic boom, shaking homes and prompting NASA/NWS coverage.

via Straight Arrow News - SAN|
#illinois-primary-2026#iran-israel-conflict#juliana-stratton
Senate opens marathon debate on Trump-backed voter ID bill
politics5 days ago

Senate opens marathon debate on Trump-backed voter ID bill

The Senate has begun an extended floor debate on the SAVE America Act, a Trump-backed measure requiring photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections. The opening vote to begin debate was 51–48, and leaders acknowledge the bill faces a 60-vote hurdle, with Republicans expected to offer amendments while Democrats frame the measure as a barrier to voting. The dispute highlights GOP divisions and Democratic concerns about voter suppression, as the debate could stretch through the weekend and leadership debates how to proceed.

via CNN|
#elections#politics#save-america-act
Trump Says He Won’t Endorse Any Senator Who Opposes the SAVE America Act
politics5 days ago

Trump Says He Won’t Endorse Any Senator Who Opposes the SAVE America Act

President Donald Trump vows to never endorse any senator who votes against the SAVE America Act, urging lawmakers to vote yes; the act would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and a valid photo ID to vote, has passed the House but faces a uncertain path in the Senate, and Trump is pressing for additional provisions such as ending mail-in voting and restricting certain policies.

via The Daily Signal|
#citizenship#politics#save-america-act
politics5 days ago

Senate opens fight over GOP elections bill as filibuster tactics clash

The Senate voted 51-48 to begin debate on the House-passed SAVE America Act, a GOP elections bill that would tighten citizenship and photo-ID requirements to vote. Conservative Republicans pressed for a “talking filibuster” to force a floor showdown, but leadership rejected that approach to avoid indefinite gridlock. Majority Leader John Thune plans to offer amendments (including mail-voting restrictions, limits on transgender athletes, and restrictions on minors’ gender-affirming surgeries) to shape the bill and blunt Democratic tactics. The fight highlights deep intra-GOP divisions as the chamber braces for a multi-day to multi-week floor battle, with other Capitol Hill items—NIH funding, DHS funding talks to end the shutdown, and oversight actions—also unfolding.

via Politico|
#elections#filibuster#gop
GOP Pushes Photo ID in SAVE Act Amid Democratic Pushback
politics6 days ago

GOP Pushes Photo ID in SAVE Act Amid Democratic Pushback

Republicans highlight a photo-ID provision in the SAVE America Act to standardize voter identification nationwide, arguing there is broad public support for showing government-issued IDs to vote. Democrats oppose the bill's broader citizenship-verification measures, warning they could disenfranchise voters, while some Republicans try to reframe the issue as non-partisan—though the debate remains sharply divided. Public polling shows high support for voter ID among various groups, complicating the political dynamic.

via NBC News|
#democrats#elections#politics
Trump warns of political backlash as national voter-ID push stalls in Senate
us-politics6 days ago

Trump warns of political backlash as national voter-ID push stalls in Senate

President Donald Trump is pressuring Republicans to back the Save America Act, vowing political retribution against lawmakers who vote against it and arguing for strict citizenship proof and voter-ID requirements. The bill would also push ideas like banning mail-in ballots and sharing voter rolls with the DHS, but it has already failed in the Senate and faces steep odds to pass. If it advances, it would still need 60 votes, and Trump has signaled he won’t endorse opponents who oppose the measure.

via The Guardian|
#save-america-act#senate#trump
Mitchell Credits Pressure Campaign as SAVE America Act Heads to Senate Floor
politics6 days ago

Mitchell Credits Pressure Campaign as SAVE America Act Heads to Senate Floor

Cleta Mitchell, chair of the Election Integrity Network, says her pressure campaign helped persuade Senate Majority Leader John Thune to bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor for a marathon debate, despite the bill’s lack of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster; Democrats oppose it and Republicans are split, but supporters hope extended debate could shift votes and advance the measure.

via Democracy Docket|
#cleta-mitchell#filibuster#politics