Trump Vows to Halt All Legislation Until 'Save America Act' Passes

Former President Donald Trump has vowed that he will not sign any other legislation until Republicans' massive voting bill, the Save America Act, is passed. The bill would upend voting for all Americans in the middle of a federal midterm election year and create costly, chaotic changes for elections workers.

The Senate is set to consider the legislation next week, though Senate leaders say they don't have the votes to get over the filibuster hurdle, essentially dooming the bill for failure.

The Save America Act would create more barriers for voting, such as strict voter ID requirements, which are opposed by Democrats. Trump has claimed that the bill is necessary to protect the integrity of elections, despite a lack of evidence of widespread voter fraud.

Meanwhile, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has denied that he is in talks with Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's real-estate pal turned chief diplomat, and accused the US of leaking false claims that the two are in direct contact to calm panicked markets.

After Trump claimed that he had spoken to a former US president who told him that he approved of his attack on Iran, the former president's claims have been met with skepticism and a lack of evidence.

The debate over the Save America Act is part of a broader battle over voting rights and election integrity in the US. Democrats have argued that the bill would make it harder for many Americans to exercise their right to vote, while Republicans have claimed that it is necessary to prevent voter fraud.

As the Senate prepares to take up the legislation, the outcome of the vote is likely to have significant implications for the future of voting in the United States.

Regardless of the outcome, the debate over the Save America Act is sure to continue, with both parties digging in to defend their positions on this high-stakes issue.