Trump Blocks Housing Bill

Trump pulled a surprise move, killing a bipartisan housing bill meant to slash costs and boost affordability, insisting he won’t sign it until Congress passes his controversial SAVE America Act — focused on voter ID and citizenship checks — even declaring it a national emergency. The housing bill, designed to speed up construction, curb corporate landlord dominance, and ease prices for struggling Americans, had strong support and was timed for midterms. With first-time homebuyers now averaging 40 and rents up nearly 50% since the pandemic, lawmakers like Maxine Waters highlighted the urgency. But Trump’s pivot to his election bill — and push to eliminate the Senate filibuster — risks fracturing GOP unity ahead of the elections, turning a housing crisis into a political firestorm. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2578365b649592c8