House Republicans passed an election reform bill on Wednesday that would introduce stricter voter identification requirements, with one Democrat breaking party lines to support the legislation. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE America, Act, passed by a vote of 218-213, now heads to the Senate, where it faces an uphill battle to overcome a potential filibuster, according to Time.
The bill, backed by President Donald Trump, would require voters to provide proof of citizenship and photo identification to cast ballots in all 50 states. Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was the sole member of his party to vote in favor of the bill, Time reported. An earlier version of the legislation passed the House last year with the backing of four Democrats.
In other news, the Trump administration is repealing a key EPA finding on greenhouse gases, potentially weakening emissions regulations and increasing pollution, according to Vox. Simultaneously, the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, connected to a high-profile figure, is drawing attention due to its unusual circumstances, Vox reported. Urban retail businesses are also facing challenges from online competition and reduced foot traffic, despite their importance to city character, according to Vox.
Meanwhile, a misconduct complaint has been filed against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who previously clashed with the Trump administration over migrant deportations, according to Fox News. Boasberg ordered the government to facilitate the return of 137 deported migrants from El Salvador in 2025, with taxpayers likely covering the cost, Fox News reported.
Additionally, the US immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, known as Operation Metro Surge, is ending, according to President Trump's border tsar, Tom Homan, as reported by BBC World. Homan cited the operation's success in detaining undocumented immigrants with violent criminal records. However, the surge also faced criticism and sparked protests. Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, expressed cautious optimism about the drawdown, acknowledging the operation's negative impacts, BBC World reported.
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