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Former President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to pass a voter identification bill, linking it to homeland security and framing the effort as a mission "for Jesus." The push faces internal GOP resistance, with senators concerned about political fallout from prioritizing the bill amidst ongoing airport chaos and other pressing national security issues.
The Department of Homeland Security faces a critical funding crisis as a stalemate between Senate Republicans and Democrats continues. GOP lawmakers warn of 'active war' dangers and criticize Democrats for prioritizing political games over national security, while the ongoing delay impacts essential workers and raises concerns about election integrity.
The Senate is set to debate President Trump's 'Save America Act' next week, a bill proposing sweeping changes to US voting systems. While Republicans champion the act for election integrity, Democrats and voting rights groups warn it could disenfranchise millions by imposing strict voter ID and proof of citizenship requirements.
