President Donald Trump launched America’s 250th independence celebrations with a National Mall rally after several performers withdrew over concerns the events had become political. The broader semiquincentennial program includes a 16-day state fair, a large July 4 fireworks display and events across the country.
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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.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson defeated Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in the Republican gubernatorial runoff. He will face Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson in November.
Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte has removed 51 staffers from ODNI roles, with six fired and 45 returned to their home agencies, CBS reported. The cuts follow earlier downsizing under Tulsi Gabbard and have drawn warnings from lawmakers in both parties.