Shutdown Looms as SAVE Act Stalls | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Congress is racing against time to avoid a looming government shutdown by October first, as they remain deadlocked over next year’s spending bills and key policy disagreements. President Trump warns Senate rules could complicate progress, while Republicans push to sneak the controversial SAVE Act—requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration—into must-pass legislation. Democrats fiercely oppose this move, calling it a “poison pill” designed to derail negotiations and stall funding. With Congress on a tight schedule before their August and September recesses, failure to pass…