House Speaker Mike Johnson introduces a citizenship verification bill and budget extension, facing opposition from the Senate.

House Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced a bill requiring states to verify citizenship, via documents like birth certificates, when registering voters. This legislation also aims to fund the federal government for six more months, complicating the budget approval process ahead of the September 30 deadline. The bill faces strong opposition from the Democratic-controlled Senate and could be a strategic issue for Republicans in upcoming elections.

September 08, 2024
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