Trump abruptly cancels signing a housing bill, blindsiding Republicans | News

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, abruptly canceling plans to sign a bipartisan measure that could help spur more home construction.

Republicans had been hoping to use the housing bill as a selling point to voters ahead of critical November midterm elections. But the president declared on social media that he now wants Congress to first pass a bill that would mandate stricter rules for voter identification in federal elections.

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