Trump Vs Thune, Road To Housing Act, Democratic Socialist Win In New York Primaries
Up First from NPR
Jun 24, 2026
President Trump's clash with Senate Republicans over strategy and the filibuster creates legislative paralysis, even as bipartisan housing reform faces a sudden veto threat. Meanwhile, NYC primaries signal a sharpening ideological divide within the Democratic Party as socialist-backed candidates secure major wins.
Key insight: Despite a massive bipartisan housing bill passing both chambers to address the 4-5 million unit supply deficit, President Trump abruptly canceled the signing, holding it hostage to the passage of his preferred voter ID legislation.
