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McCarthy Backs Trump's Election Bill Push
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is rallying behind Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act, pushing for every tactic to pass it — even as Trump pulls support from a housing bill to pressure the Senate. The controversial election integrity measure, demanding citizenship proof and voter ID, faces steep Senate hurdles: not enough votes, a filibuster barrier, and Democratic opposition. Internal GOP tensions rise as some lawmakers worry Trump’s strategy risks other priorities. A House-backed version includes contentious provisions on mail-in voting and gender-affirming care. With the Senate recessed…
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