The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna alleging misconduct by Sen. Ruben Gallego, saying it found no evidence he violated federal law, Senate rules or conduct standards. Gallego denied wrongdoing and called for an apology from Luna.
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Louisiana Republicans are choosing between Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming in a Senate runoff after incumbent Bill Cassidy failed to advance. The race is another measure of Trump’s endorsement power in a solidly Republican state.
Trump’s push for the SAVE America Act has delayed a bipartisan housing bill and triggered a House conservative blockade of floor action. Senate Republican leaders say the elections bill does not have the votes to pass.
The Senate rejected a measure to restrict President Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran after Sens. Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul shifted from earlier support. The vote followed a tense closed-door meeting between Trump and Senate Republicans.
The Trump administration asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental spending, with about $67 billion directed to Pentagon needs tied to the Iran war. The request faces resistance after lawmakers passed a war powers resolution challenging the president’s military action.
Trump canceled a planned signing of a bipartisan housing affordability bill, demanding Congress first pass his SAVE America Act on voting rules. The housing measure passed both chambers by large margins and could still become law without his signature.
Trump canceled a planned signing of a bipartisan housing bill, saying he would wait until Congress passes the SAVE America Act. Senate Republican leaders say the voting bill lacks the votes needed to pass under current rules.
Congress approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with large bipartisan majorities, sending it to President Trump for a Capitol signing. The bill aims to increase housing supply, streamline reviews, expand financing and limit some institutional purchases of single-family homes.