Senate Blocks Voter ID Bill as Trump Pressures Republicans

Trump demands SAVE America Act in DHS funding, requiring voter ID and citizenship proof for federal elections.
DHS has been unfunded since February 14, causing unpaid TSA officers and staff resignations.
Trump orders ICE to deploy at major airports, calling a $5B ICE funding cut 'unacceptable' unless his demands are met.
Senate Democrats block SAVE America Act as voter suppression, while Trump pressures Thune to name opposing Republicans.
Impasse is 36 days, needing 60 votes to override filibuster, with 83% public support for voter ID.
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