Trump, DHS and SAVE Act
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Conservative House members are revolting against a Senate GOP deal to end the DHS shutdown, arguing that a budget reconciliation plan for ICE and voter ID is a political trap.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has said the SAVE America Act "could disenfranchise over 20 million American citizens," while Republicans dispute that the voter registration and ID bill would block any legitimate voters.
Senate Republicans are moving “full steam ahead” on budget reconciliation, a major shift in strategy that opens the door for an election overhaul and other GOP priorities demanded by President Donald Trump.
Republicans are in the midst of holding the Senate floor and talking about the SAVE Act. (AP Video by Rick Gentilo)
Early voting is underway in Milwaukee. Local groups and officials are weighing in on the proposed SAVE Act and its potential impact on elections.
The Senate is debating the SAVE America Act in a rare weekend session after President Trump said passing this voting reform was his main priority.
Get live updates and the latest news as the Senate votes on Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary and the Supreme Court hears arguments on mail-in ballots.
Both the House and Senate are back in session Tuesday, and the potential DHS funding compromise will be center stage. It is an about-face for Trump, who has said he would not make a deal with