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The president did not say he would veto the housing legislation, so it would still become law unless he does. But his pronouncement reflects a growing rift between him and Senate Republicans.
US President Trump says he won't sign a housing bill in protest over a stalled voting measure, despite the bill likely becoming law without his signature.
NYTimes – US The president did not say he would veto the housing legislation, so it would still become law unless he does. But his pronouncement reflects a growing rift between him and Senate Republicans.
NYTimes – US After a 10-day clock, the housing bill turned into law at midnight without the president’s signature. But his decision not to sign reflects a growing rift between him and Senate Republicans.
NPR – Politics President Trump says he is refusing to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.
President Trump refused to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.
NYTimes – US Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina Anderson confirmed that Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, described as an oligarch close to Vladimir Putin, partially paid for festivities following their recent wedding. The three-day celebration took place across two private islands in the Bahamas. Reports say the payments totaled hundreds of thousands of dollars.
BBC News – World Legendary costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie has died aged 87. Known as the "Sultan of Sequins," Mackie created iconic, flamboyant outfits for stars including Cher, Tina Turner, Sir Elton John, Miley Cyrus and Sabrina Carpenter. He won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and received three Oscar nominations. Celebrities led tributes following his death.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place, with Widow’s Bay dominating the ceremony and The Pitt, Hacks and Pluribus winning other major categories, according to the Guardian’s full winners list.
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