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Key US Housing Affordability Bill Becomes Law Without Trump’s Signature

Key US Housing Affordability Bill Becomes Law Without Trump’s Signature

The president didn't sign the bill to protest the Senate's failure to pass the SAVE America Act, a voting reform measure.
Senate to Hold Confirmation Hearings for Trump Nominees

Senate to Hold Confirmation Hearings for Trump Nominees

Starting next week, the Senate will be busy holding confirmation hearings.
House to Vote on Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

House to Vote on Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

If it passes the House, the ‌Senate would need to again consider whether to take up the measure.
Trump Says He Will Not Sign Housing Bill in Protest Over Voter ID Law

Trump Says He Will Not Sign Housing Bill in Protest Over Voter ID Law

The president again called on Senate Republicans to end the filibuster to advance the voting legislation and other Republican priorities.
New Bill Aims to Limit Birthright Citizenship

New Bill Aims to Limit Birthright Citizenship

The bill follows Trump's pledge this week to ask the Supreme Court to rehear its ruling on his birthright citizenship executive order.
Live Action, Others Promote ‘Protect Life Rule’ After Ban on Funding for Planned Parenthood Expires

Live Action, Others Promote ‘Protect Life Rule’ After Ban on Funding for Planned Parenthood Expires

Kimberly Bird, a spokesperson for Live Action, joined NTD to discuss the development.
Ninth Circuit Hears Immigration, Criminal, Social Security Appeals

Ninth Circuit Hears Immigration, Criminal, Social Security Appeals

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit hears multiple appeals in Portland including immigration, criminal law, prisoner rights, and two Social Security disability cases.
FDA Roundtable Examines E. Coli Food Safety Risks

FDA Roundtable Examines E. Coli Food Safety Risks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosts a roundtable on insights from an environmental longitudinal study examining the spread and persistence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) across California’s Central Coastal agricultural region.
Third Circuit Hears Immigration Detention Appeal

Third Circuit Hears Immigration Detention Appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit hears oral arguments in Josefina Doe et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, an appeal involving access to remote video court appearances held at a Pennsylvania immigration detention center for noncitizens facing criminal proceedings in New Jersey.
Platner Ends US Senate Campaign Ahead of Deadline to Replace Him

Platner Ends US Senate Campaign Ahead of Deadline to Replace Him

Platner exited the Maine Senate race over an assault allegation he denies, giving Democrats until July 27 to name a nominee to face Sen. Susan Collins.
Lawmakers Are Targeting Social Security 'High Earners,' Here’s Why That May Be a Bad Idea

Lawmakers Are Targeting Social Security 'High Earners,' Here’s Why That May Be a Bad Idea

There are potential risks of targeting wealthy earners and leaving other issues by the wayside.
NATO Chief Holds Press Conference

NATO Chief Holds Press Conference

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte holds a press conference during the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey.
LIVE NOW: IMF Releases World Economic Outlook Update

LIVE NOW: IMF Releases World Economic Outlook Update

The International Monetary Fund releases its latest World Economic Outlook.
McConnell Remains Hospitalized During Ongoing Recovery

McConnell Remains Hospitalized During Ongoing Recovery

McConnell spoke to the Senate’s top two Republicans, but the exact cause of his hospitalization remains unknown to the public.
McMahon, Sanders Announce Education Authority Shift

McMahon, Sanders Announce Education Authority Shift

Education Secretary McMahon joins Arkansas Gov. Sanders and Arkansas Education Secretary Oliva for a press conference on July 7 to announce an initiative called “Returning Education to the States.”
Trump Calls on Congress to Make ‘Reconciliation 3.0’ a Priority

Trump Calls on Congress to Make ‘Reconciliation 3.0’ a Priority

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he'll try achieve the passage of the SAVE America Act again through budget reconciliation.
Nigel Farage Issues Video Statement on Resignation, Rerun

Nigel Farage Issues Video Statement on Resignation, Rerun

British politician Nigel Farage releases a video statement addressing his resignation as a lawmaker and decision to stand again for election.
Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing Day 2

Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing Day 2

Tyler Robinson, suspect in the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, appears in court for the second day of his preliminary hearing.
US Appeals Court Hears 3 Cases

US Appeals Court Hears 3 Cases

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit hears oral arguments in three cases.
Speaker Johnson Vows to Push SAVE America Act Again When Congress Returns—Panel Reacts

Speaker Johnson Vows to Push SAVE America Act Again When Congress Returns—Panel Reacts

Tiffany Meier and her panel weigh in on a range of issues that include House Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to attach the SAVE America Act (voter ID and proof of citizenship) to a budget reconciliation bill when Congress returns on July 13.
Key US Housing Affordability Bill Becomes Law Without Trump’s Signature

Key US Housing Affordability Bill Becomes Law Without Trump’s Signature

The president didn't sign the bill to protest the Senate's failure to pass the SAVE America Act, a voting reform measure.
Senate to Hold Confirmation Hearings for Trump Nominees

Senate to Hold Confirmation Hearings for Trump Nominees

Starting next week, the Senate will be busy holding confirmation hearings.
House to Vote on Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

House to Vote on Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

If it passes the House, the ‌Senate would need to again consider whether to take up the measure.
Trump Says He Will Not Sign Housing Bill in Protest Over Voter ID Law

Trump Says He Will Not Sign Housing Bill in Protest Over Voter ID Law

The president again called on Senate Republicans to end the filibuster to advance the voting legislation and other Republican priorities.
New Bill Aims to Limit Birthright Citizenship

New Bill Aims to Limit Birthright Citizenship

The bill follows Trump's pledge this week to ask the Supreme Court to rehear its ruling on his birthright citizenship executive order.
Live Action, Others Promote ‘Protect Life Rule’ After Ban on Funding for Planned Parenthood Expires

Live Action, Others Promote ‘Protect Life Rule’ After Ban on Funding for Planned Parenthood Expires

Kimberly Bird, a spokesperson for Live Action, joined NTD to discuss the development.
Ninth Circuit Hears Immigration, Criminal, Social Security Appeals

Ninth Circuit Hears Immigration, Criminal, Social Security Appeals

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit hears multiple appeals in Portland including immigration, criminal law, prisoner rights, and two Social Security disability cases.
FDA Roundtable Examines E. Coli Food Safety Risks

FDA Roundtable Examines E. Coli Food Safety Risks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosts a roundtable on insights from an environmental longitudinal study examining the spread and persistence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) across California’s Central Coastal agricultural region.
Third Circuit Hears Immigration Detention Appeal

Third Circuit Hears Immigration Detention Appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit hears oral arguments in Josefina Doe et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, an appeal involving access to remote video court appearances held at a Pennsylvania immigration detention center for noncitizens facing criminal proceedings in New Jersey.
Platner Ends US Senate Campaign Ahead of Deadline to Replace Him

Platner Ends US Senate Campaign Ahead of Deadline to Replace Him

Platner exited the Maine Senate race over an assault allegation he denies, giving Democrats until July 27 to name a nominee to face Sen. Susan Collins.
Lawmakers Are Targeting Social Security 'High Earners,' Here’s Why That May Be a Bad Idea

Lawmakers Are Targeting Social Security 'High Earners,' Here’s Why That May Be a Bad Idea

There are potential risks of targeting wealthy earners and leaving other issues by the wayside.
NATO Chief Holds Press Conference

NATO Chief Holds Press Conference

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte holds a press conference during the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey.
LIVE NOW: IMF Releases World Economic Outlook Update

LIVE NOW: IMF Releases World Economic Outlook Update

The International Monetary Fund releases its latest World Economic Outlook.
McConnell Remains Hospitalized During Ongoing Recovery

McConnell Remains Hospitalized During Ongoing Recovery

McConnell spoke to the Senate’s top two Republicans, but the exact cause of his hospitalization remains unknown to the public.
McMahon, Sanders Announce Education Authority Shift

McMahon, Sanders Announce Education Authority Shift

Education Secretary McMahon joins Arkansas Gov. Sanders and Arkansas Education Secretary Oliva for a press conference on July 7 to announce an initiative called “Returning Education to the States.”
Trump Calls on Congress to Make ‘Reconciliation 3.0’ a Priority

Trump Calls on Congress to Make ‘Reconciliation 3.0’ a Priority

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he'll try achieve the passage of the SAVE America Act again through budget reconciliation.
Nigel Farage Issues Video Statement on Resignation, Rerun

Nigel Farage Issues Video Statement on Resignation, Rerun

British politician Nigel Farage releases a video statement addressing his resignation as a lawmaker and decision to stand again for election.
Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing Day 2

Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing Day 2

Tyler Robinson, suspect in the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, appears in court for the second day of his preliminary hearing.
US Appeals Court Hears 3 Cases

US Appeals Court Hears 3 Cases

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit hears oral arguments in three cases.
Speaker Johnson Vows to Push SAVE America Act Again When Congress Returns—Panel Reacts

Speaker Johnson Vows to Push SAVE America Act Again When Congress Returns—Panel Reacts

Tiffany Meier and her panel weigh in on a range of issues that include House Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to attach the SAVE America Act (voter ID and proof of citizenship) to a budget reconciliation bill when Congress returns on July 13.