House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters he understands President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel the housing bill signing until lawmakers move on his elections overhaul legislation, following a 20-minute phone call with the president. CNN's Lauren Fox reports.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pressured U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday to pass a divisive package of national voting restrictions, after stunning lawmakers by abruptly canceling a signing ceremony where they hoped to showcase newly passed bipartisan legislation to address the high cost of housing.
Flags are illuminated Wednesday on an event stage in Statuary Hall after President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled signing of a bipartisan legislation aimed at speeding up the construction and availability of more affordable housing at the Capitol in Washington.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters Wednesday next to Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., left, and U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Flags are illuminated Wednesday on an event stage in Statuary Hall after President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled signing of a bipartisan legislation aimed at speeding up the construction and availability of more affordable housing at the Capitol in Washington.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters Wednesday next to Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., left, and U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., on Capitol Hill in Washington.
