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Trump Pushes Voter ID Bill Amid Homeland Security Shutdown

3/23/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republicans to prioritize a voter identification bill and tie it to funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been partially shut down since February 13.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea as lacking sufficient support.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer accused Trump of sabotaging talks.
The proposed voting bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship and a photo ID for voters.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republicans to prioritize a voter identification bill and tie it to funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been partially shut down since February 13.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea as lacking sufficient support.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer accused Trump of sabotaging talks.
The proposed voting bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship and a photo ID for voters.