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GOP infighting stalls NDAA as Luna defies Trump call to reopen House
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Key Points:
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is blocking House floor action on the SAVE America Act, aiming to pressure the Senate into passing the election reform bill despite opposition from party leadership and President Trump.
- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is working to resolve the standoff, emphasizing the importance of moving forward with key legislation like the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
- Senate Republicans face challenges passing the SAVE America Act and related defense spending bills due to unified Democratic opposition and the potential need to eliminate the filibuster.
- Luna disputes House Speaker Mike Johnson’s suggestion that the bill could pass through budget reconciliation, arguing it would likely be struck down by the Senate parliamentarian.
- The SAVE America Act includes requirements for proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote, with changes to mail-in ballot procedures, which Democrats say would disenfranchise millions.
