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House GOP Pushes Housing Bill, Rejects Trump, Blocks Security

5/17/2026

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House Republican leaders are moving an amended Senate housing bill forward despite President Donald Trump's call to adopt the Senate text unchanged.
The House will vote on the amended bill under Speaker Mike Johnson.
Moderate Republicans opposed adding a $1 billion White House security package to an immigration enforcement bill.
Freedom Caucus members want a warrant requirement for Section 702 and a permanent ban on a central-bank digital currency in any renewal.

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House Republican leaders are moving an amended Senate housing bill forward despite President Donald Trump's call to adopt the Senate text unchanged.
The House will vote on the amended bill under Speaker Mike Johnson.
Moderate Republicans opposed adding a $1 billion White House security package to an immigration enforcement bill.
Freedom Caucus members want a warrant requirement for Section 702 and a permanent ban on a central-bank digital currency in any renewal.