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Trump urges House Republican rebels to stop ‘grandstanding' after meeting with Johnson
By Sudiksha Kochi and The Hill at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
President Trump on Thursday urged House Republicans to unify and stop “grandstanding” after a group of hard-line conservatives brought most House activity to a halt this week over the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. Trump’s post came shortly after a Thursday afternoon mee...
Key takeaway Trump’s post came shortly after a Thursday afternoon meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The impasse in the House over the SAVE America Act has significant implications for El Paso , where voter eligibility and election integrity are crucial issues. As a border city, El Paso's voter rolls and election processes are often subject to unique challenges and scrutiny. The city's residents, who have historically turned out in high numbers to vote, will be watching closely to see how the House resolves its differences and moves forward on this legislation. The fact that President Trump is weighing in on the issue, urging House Republicans to unify, suggests that the stakes are high and the outcome could have far-reaching consequences for voting laws and procedures in El Paso and beyond. El Pasoans will be paying close attention to how their local representatives navigate this contentious issue and balance the need for election security with the need to protect voter access and eligibility.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? President Trump on Thursday urged House Republicans to unify and stop “grandstanding” after a group of hard-line conservatives brought most House activity to a halt this week over the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. Trump’s post came shortly after a Thursday afternoon mee...
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