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 arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in an unusual visit to lobby his fellow Republicans into passing a long-stalled package of national voting restrictions that has aggravated party fissures and shown the limits of his power.
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.Â
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.Â
