SAVE Act Freeze Threatens Congress

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

A tense standoff erupts in the House as Rep. Anna Paulina Luna freezes legislative action until the Senate passes the SAVE Act — a bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voting — a key priority for President Trump. With the GOP’s slim majority hanging in the balance and the annual defense bill at risk, Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure to mediate. Luna, backed by Trump, accuses the Senate of betrayal, while fellow Republicans like Ronny Jackson urge her to be a team player. The drama underscores deep partisan fractures and the high stakes of voter eligibility reform in…