—An Oscar-nominated actress on how she saved a man's life after he was stabbed outside her favorite restaurant. Do they give awards for that?
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Congress Builds, Trump Bulldozes
What’s going on: In a twist, Washington lawmakers finally agreed on something: a package designed to create more housing. But the kumbaya moment didn’t last long. Just as House Republicans celebrated the bill with a news conference and only hours before a planned ceremony yesterday, President Donald Trump announced he wouldn’t sign it. At least not until Congress passes his SAVE America Act (sound familiar?). This blindsided lawmakers and even his own close advisors, who’d touted the legislation all morning. It took legislators over a year to craft the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest federal housing affordability bill in more than 30 years. However, Trump said the bill was of “minor importance” compared to his election-related legislation (cue the shouting match).
No overnight renovation: Analysts say Trump’s move is a slap in the face to both voters and politicians in his own party. Ahead of midterms, lawmakers finally had something tangible to point to on affordability — one of voters’ biggest concerns. The bill could eventually help solve a major problem: the fact that there just aren’t enough homes. The package’s philosophy is three-pronged: 1. Cut red tape. 2. Build more houses. 3. Hope the rule of supply and demand holds and brings down costs. The bill’s future remains uncertain — even insiders don’t know if this is a strategic delay or, worse, a veto. Quick, someone get Trump a copy of Abundance.
