House Passes It - Dems Defy Minority Leader Jeffries, Join Republicans In MAJOR Reform Bill Backed By Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic victory for the American middle class, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act on Wednesday with an overwhelming 390 to 9 majority. The vote represents a total collapse of Democratic leadership as rank-and-file members defied Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to align with President Donald Trump’s "America First" housing agenda.
The legislation aims to dismantle the affordable housing crisis by stripping away decades of "Deep State" red tape, radical environmental regulations, and suffocating zoning laws that have prevented new construction and driven home prices to record highs.
The Data: A Crisis of Affordability
The overwhelming bipartisan support for the bill follows new data from Pew Research, which highlights the severity of the economic damage inherited by the Trump administration:
Housing Anxiety: Over 62% of Americans identify skyrocketing housing costs as a primary concern.
National Priorities: Housing affordability now ranks as the third most critical issue for voters, trailing only healthcare costs (71%) and grocery prices (66%).
Median Price Surge: Analysts confirm that anti-development policies in Democrat-led urban centers have punished families, making homeownership an "impossible dream" for millions until now.
“The momentum was so overwhelming that Democrats were terrified of facing their constituents while opposing a common-sense, Trump-endorsed bill,” a GOP strategist noted following the vote.
Slashing Red Tape and NEPA Overhaul
The centerpiece of the Housing for the 21st Century Act is a direct assault on the bureaucratic delays that have long held builders hostage. The bill takes a "sledgehammer" to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which has frequently been weaponized by climate extremists to block development.
Categorical Exclusions: Crucial housing projects will now be exempt from redundant and paralyzing federal environmental reviews.
Streamlined Approvals: Once a project receives local or state approval, federal agencies will no longer be permitted to conduct duplicative assessments.
Manufacturing Modernization: The bill unleashes private investment to modernize the construction of affordable manufactured housing, drastically increasing the physical supply of homes.
David M. Dworkin of the National Housing Conference hailed the passage, stating that the crisis must be solved "one unit at a time" through the free-market principles of supply and demand.
A Long-Term Victory for the Working Class
While the Senate continues to debate its own ROAD to Housing Act, the House has established what President Trump calls the "absolute gold standard" for legislative success. The administration is already preparing its federal agencies for aggressive implementation, focusing on regions that embrace flexible conservative regulations to restore affordable homeownership.
“This is a massive step toward returning power to local communities and destroying Deep State bottlenecks,” a White House spokesperson stated. “With President Trump leading the charge, the Republican Party is proving they are the true champions of the working class.”
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Midterms
As the 2026 Midterm cycle gains momentum, the GOP is entering the spring season with a landmark accomplishment. By tackling the housing crisis head-on and forcing a split in the Democratic caucus, the Trump administration has solidified its "America First" mandate as the only viable path to national recovery.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) concluded, “Anybody who puts bureaucracy over the American Dream is on the wrong side of history. We are building our way back to greatness.”
High Court Reviews Ban on Dual Citizens in Public Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global political establishment, the United States Supreme Court has signaled its intent to review a landmark case that could effectively ban dual citizens from holding any federal office in the United States. The challenge, which stems from the growing "America First" movement in the 119th Congress, argues that holding a foreign passport constitutes a "conflict of allegiance" that is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution.
The development coincides with the introduction of the Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act by Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL), a bill that has gained massive momentum following President Donald Trump’s recent calls for total national sovereignty and a "one flag, one heart" leadership standard.
The Constitutional Standoff: Allegiance Under Review
The core of the legal argument rests on a strict interpretation of the Oath of Office and the 14th Amendment. Proponents of the ban argue that an individual cannot truly serve the "undivided interests" of the United States while maintaining legal ties and obligations to a foreign power.
National Security Priority: The Trump administration has labeled dual citizenship among lawmakers a "vulnerability," particularly concerning members who serve on sensitive intelligence or defense committees.
The "One Flag" Mandate: Rep. Randy Fine’s bill would require all current federal officeholders to either renounce their foreign citizenship within 90 days or vacate their seats.
Public Consensus: Recent polling suggests that over 80% of Republican voters and nearly 60% of Independents believe that U.S. lawmakers should hold exclusive American citizenship.
“Citizenship should mean something,” President Trump recently wrote. “You cannot serve two masters. You either serve the United States of America, or you serve a foreign power. It’s time to choose.”
The 2028 Political Earthquake
The implications for the 2028 Presidential Election are massive. If the Supreme Court issues a sweeping ruling, several potential candidates and current high-ranking officials may be forced to make a public and irreversible choice.
While the Constitution currently only sets requirements for age, residency, and duration of citizenship, conservative legal scholars argue that the "natural born citizen" clause and the broader spirit of the Founding Fathers imply a requirement of exclusive loyalty.
The Path to 2026 Victory
As the 2026 Midterm cycle heats up, the battle over citizenship and allegiance is becoming a central pillar of the GOP platform. By pushing for a "Exclusive Citizenship" standard, the Trump administration is aiming to "Drain the Swamp" of any remaining globalist influence in the halls of Congress.
Whether it is through the Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act or a landmark Supreme Court decision, the era of the dual-citizen politician in America appears to be coming to a decisive end.
Breaking, PAM BONDI discloses that she has been diagnosed with…
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Bondi, 60, who left her role at the Justice Department in early April, underwent treatment and is recovering, a source told Axios.
Katie Miller, a former White House staffer and podcast host who is married to White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller, reposted the report on X on Tuesday.
"Pam has been quietly kicking cancer's ass the last few weeks," she wrote.
PAM BONDI CANCELS APPEARANCE AT ANTI-TRAFFICKING SUMMIT OVER MEDICAL ISSUE
Attorney General Pam Bondi takes her seat before testifying at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Department of Justice on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 11, 2026. (Roberto Schmidt/AFP)
She added that Bondi has "a heart of gold."
Axios disclosed the health update while reporting that Bondi has been appointed by President Donald Trump to an advisory committee focused on artificial intelligence policy.
The White House confirmed to Fox News Digital that Bondi will serve on the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
"Pam has been an enormously valuable asset to the president's team, and I'm thrilled for her and for all of us that she's going to remain involved in confronting some of the most important issues the administration faces," Vice President JD Vance said in a statement.
AG PAM BONDI SUGGESTS TRUMP'S CRIME CRACKDOWN IN DC WILL HELP LATINO RESIDENTS
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 7, 2025. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
The council is co-chaired by White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks and White House science advisor Michael Kratsios.
Bondi will reportedly help facilitate coordination between the federal government and technology executives serving on the panel.
News of Bondi’s diagnosis and new advisory role comes weeks after Trump removed her as attorney general.
KARL ROVE: TRUMP DROPPED BONDI, BUT THE REAL POLITICAL FIGHT IS JUST BEGINNING
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche attends a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 19, 2025. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
In a Truth Social post announcing her departure, Trump described Bondi as "a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend."
"Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since 1900," Trump wrote. "We love Pam, and she will be transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector, to be announced at a date in the near future."
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has served as acting attorney general since Bondi’s departure.
BLANCHE INVOKES TRUMP ‘LOVE’ WHEN ASKED ABOUT STAYING ON AFTER BONDI
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks as President Donald Trump looks on during a news conference in the Oval Office of the White House on Oct. 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
In a post on X confirming her exit from the Justice Department, Bondi said she remains "eternally grateful for the trust that President Trump placed in me to Make America Safe Again."
"Over the next month I will be working tirelessly to transition the office of Attorney General to the amazing Todd Blanche before moving to an important private sector role I am thrilled about, and where I will continue fighting for President Trump and this Administration," Bondi wrote.
"Leading President Trump’s historic and highly successful efforts to make America safer and more secure has been the honor of a lifetime, and easily the most consequential first year of the Department of Justice in American history."
Judge Tosses Wolff Suit, Clearing Path For $1B Melania Claim
Wolff filed suit against Trump seeking to block her from suing him for $1 billion for alleged defamatory claims he made regarding her association with Jeffrey Epstein.
“It’s an inappropriate level of tactical gamesmanship,” said Manhattan Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil, an appointee of President Donald Trump.
Vyskocil said she would not be “drafted to oversee an abusively presented spat,” yet she recognized that both sides have a “real dispute.”
Last year, the first lady’s lawyer issued Wolff a letter demanding he delete the statements he made about Trump and threatening that she would have “no alternative” but to sue him if he didn’t.
That spurred him to sue her in state court in October.
Trump’s lawyer, Alejandro Brito, had the complaint moved to federal court, where Vyskocil declared that while federal court does have jurisdiction, she was declining to exercise it and “dismisses this case to be litigated like any other.”
A Melania Trump spokesperson said that the first lady “is proud to continue standing up to, and fighting against, those who spread malicious and defamatory falsehoods as they desperately try to get undeserved attention and money from their unlawful conduct.”
The 56-year-old’s lawyer previously claimed that Wolff’s statements caused her “overwhelming reputational and financial harm.”
The first lady has denied any association with Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of child sex trafficking.
“The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” the first lady said in an April press conference.
“The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility, and respect. I do not object to their ignorance, but rather I reject their mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation,” she added at the time.
Wolff claimed in his lawsuit that the president and first lady “have made a practice of threatening those who speak against them” with costly legal actions “to silence their speech, to intimidate their critics generally, and to extract unjustified payments and North Korean-style confessions and apologies.”
He added that some of his statements were taken out of context and some were protected speech, including a statement he made that claimed the Trumps have a “sham marriage, trophy marriage,” that his lawsuit says was a “fair and justified” opinion.
It also said in his lawsuit that Wolff never accused the first lady of being involved with criminal activity associated with Epstein.
The Daily Beast retracted an article last summer, titled “Melania Trump ‘Very Involved’ in Epstein Scandal: Author,” which was based on an interview with Wolff, after the outlet received a letter from Brito.
In the interview that formed the basis for the retracted piece, Wolff said he reported that the first lady was “behind the scenes” dealing with the situation at the White House, but was not involved criminally.
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace praised Melania Trump at the time for coming out against Epstein.
“Melania Trump stands with Epstein victims,” Mace said, citing the first lady’s advocacy for legislation addressing the distribution of fake intimate images. “The truth will prevail.”
Democratic lawmakers also commented following the statement.
Rep. Robert Garcia called for a public hearing, writing, “We agree with First Lady Melania Trump’s call for a public hearing,” Garcia said. “We encourage Chairman Comer to schedule a hearing immediately.”
Garcia said the remarks renewed attention on the broader investigation.
In her remarks, Melania Trump called on Congress to take action.
“Now is the time for Congress to act,” she said.
She urged lawmakers to allow victims to testify under oath.
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