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Trump to ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case after ‘insane decision’

Trump to ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case after ‘insane decision’

President Donald Trump will ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision on the birthright citizenship case, he announced on Wednesday. Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that the court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship, even in the case of children of illegal immigrants and those in the U.S. temporarily, was “absolutely insane.” The president said he was already seeing examples of the ruling being exploited. “Signs and Billboards are being put up all over our Southern Border, and Mexico, advertising BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP, with ‘Deliveries starting at $4000.’ Likewise, similar signs going up all over our Country. Billions of Dollars will be illegally made by this SCAM, with Citizenship going to anyone willing to pay,” Trump wrote. ABBOTT ORDERS PROBE AFTER TEXAS HOSPITAL ADVERTISES ‘BIRTH PACKAGES’ IN MEXICO: ‘CITIZENSHIP IS NOT FOR SALE’ “I will be asking for a Rehearing by the United States Supreme Court, IMMEDIATELY. This miscarriage of justice will destroy America if they don’t change their absolutely insane decision,” he added. The court’s ruling allows the losing party to file a petition for a rehearing within 25 days of the ruling being handed down. However, a majority of justices on the court would have to agree to rehearing in order for it to be considered again. TRUMP SUFFERS MAJOR SUPREME COURT DEFEAT AS JUSTICES UPHOLD BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP The 6-3 decision, handed down on the court’s final day of session, saw Chief Justice John Roberts writing that all children born on U.S. soil “to parents unlawfully or temporarily present” are “citizens at birth” under the 14th Amendment. Conservatives have sought a way to move forward against birthright citizenship in the days since the ruling, with some saying a constitutional amendment may be necessary. TRUMP’S ‘HERO’ JUSTICE OFFERS ROADMAP AFTER SUPREME COURT REJECTS BIRTHRIGHT ORDER Others have pointed to arguments from justices like Bret Kavanaugh, who sided with the majority, but did not outright state that the Constitution enshrines birthright citizenship. Kavanaugh argued in a concurring opinion that Trump’s mistake was imposing limits via executive order, but said those limits might rightfully be imposed by an act of Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson has said Republicans are exploring such a legislative push, but there has been no public progress since the ruling.

House Republican Thomas Massie suggests Obamacare could now be labeled ‘Trumpcare’

House Republican Thomas Massie suggests Obamacare could now be labeled ‘Trumpcare’

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., criticized President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers over Obamacare on Wednesday, suggesting that it could now be referred to as “Trumpcare.” “Might as well call it Trumpcare now. Our party has made no serious effort to repeal Obamacare and legalize affordable health insurance after taking control of the House, Senate & White House,” Massie wrote in a post on X. “Why? Because the current system enriches insurance and hospital companies,” he added. MASSIE LASHES OUT WHEN PRESSED ON EX-GIRLFRIEND’S ALLEGATIONS OF AFFAIR WITH GOP FIREBRAND A user responded to the congressman’s comments by asking, “How can things get done without votes. Is trump able to do something on his own?” Massie replied that the president has “endorsed literally every Republican who wants to keep Obamacare.” MASSIE POSITIONS HIMSELF FOR POTENTIAL POLITICAL FUTURE AFTER PRIMARY DEFEAT: ‘I WON’T BE GOING AWAY SILENTLY’ White House spokesman Kush Desai said in a statement to Fox News Digital, “This is an astonishingly uninformed take. No president has done more to take on big insurance and hospital special interest groups than President Trump – phasing out taxpayer-funded subsidies to insurance companies, cracking down on private hospitals profiting from federal programs meant to help non-profits, and more. The Trump administration continues, moreover, to work with Congress to pass the President’s Great Healthcare Plan that will slash costs and increase transparency for every American.” Massie lost the Republican primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District in May to President Donald Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL. TRUMP ADMIN CRACKS DOWN ON ESTIMATED $10 BILLION IN OBAMACARE FRAUD, BOOTS MILLIONS FROM ROLLS Massie has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since late 2012.

Trump holds Washington hostage over SAVE Act as midterm clock ticks on GOP control

Trump holds Washington hostage over SAVE Act as midterm clock ticks on GOP control

President Donald Trump is turning the stalled SAVE America Act into a leverage fight on Capitol Hill, tying the bill to unrelated Republican priorities as the party races to use its congressional majorities before the midterms. The fight now stretches across defense spending, housing legislation, Senate primary politics and the filibuster, as Trump pushes Republicans to move the stalled elections bill before the party’s midterm window narrows. The latest pressure point came Tuesday, when Trump tied the stalled elections bill to a proposed “Reconciliation 3.0” package seeking $350 billion in new defense spending.  “The SAVE AMERICA ACT, which everyone is asking for, paired with the full funding of our Great Department of War, can be passed, very quickly, ensuring that the United States of America stays FREE for Generations to come,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Tuesday.  TRUMP’S SAVE AMERICA ACT SHOWS SIGNS OF LIFE IN THE SENATE DESPITE REPUBLICAN REVOLT The SAVE America Act includes Trump’s long-sought voter ID and citizenship verification, which has faced obstacles in the Senate. Trump has warned about the need for voter ID laws for years, including from the 2016 campaign trail.  In late June, Trump announced a last-minute cancellation of the signing of the 21st Century ROAD Act of Housing, while issuing an ultimatum to get the SAVE Act passed. The housing bill had bipartisan support and would have expanded the supply of homes and lower costs while also giving individual buyers a leg up by banning large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes.  The cancellation came as a shock to members on both sides of the aisle, with Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins saying the decision “made no sense,” while Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Trump refused to sign at the “11th hour.” “The SAVE America Act has always been a top priority for President Trump, and it remains one. This is commonsense legislation, supported by the vast majority of Americans, that will secure our elections for generations to come,” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital. “The president knows how critical this issue is for the American people, and he will not stop fighting until it is passed,” Jackson added. Democratic lawmakers have argued the SAVE Act would create unnecessary barriers for eligible voters, disenfranchising them. “In fact, he won’t sign our bipartisan bill to finally bring relief to the housing market until he gets his SAVE Act to rig the midterms and kick millions of American citizens off the voter rolls. America First,” said New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, referencing the housing act.  “Donald Trump thinks that passing a voter suppression law is the most important thing for our country,” posted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on X.  TRUMP SUFFERS MAJOR SUPREME COURT DEFEAT AS JUSTICES UPHOLD BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP The SAVE Act also became entangled in the Texas Senate fight between Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, where the filibuster and Trump’s endorsement became part of the same pressure campaign. Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton previously sounded the alarm on the importance of getting the bill passed during his campaign in March.  “I would consider dropping out of this race if Senate Leadership agrees to lift the filibuster and passes the SAVE America Act,” he wrote on X at the time. Cornyn backed the SAVE Act and said he would reconsider his longtime support for the filibuster to pass it, intensifying pressure in the Texas primary before Trump ultimately endorsed Paxton. Cornyn has, however, declined to support a continued push to force a Senate vote on the act. Trump also diverted his attention back to the SAVE Act in another move to push his immigration agenda after a Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship. After the Supreme Court ruled that children born in the United States to parents unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens at birth under the 14th Amendment, Trump turned back to the SAVE Act as part of his broader immigration and elections push. “The Supreme Court upheld Birthright Citizenship, which is too bad for our Country, but we can easily make it up in Congress through Legislation, with the support of the President, that has now been determined during this process,” Trump wrote on Truth Social at the time. CONGRESS EYES RARE BIPARTISAN HOUSING WIN WITH OR WITHOUT TRUMP’S HELP Senate Majority Leader John Thune has cast doubt on the bill’s path forward, saying Republicans do not have the 60 votes needed to overcome a Democratic filibuster. Trump has pushed Senate Republicans to change the rules and pass the bill by a simple majority, while pressing Democrats to publicly defend their reliance on the filibuster. Trump has sounded the alarm that the SAVE Act may never pass if it doesn’t cross the finish line before November.  Republicans and administration officials have joined Trump’s crusade by using their speaking engagements to help push the SAVE Act. Vice President JD Vance said by passing the legislation to get voter ID, Republicans will stop talking about election fraud.  “We are the only advanced democracy anywhere in the entire world that doesn’t require you to show a voter ID to vote. It’s simple. Just give us election integrity laws, give us voter ID, and then we will have the confidence to say the American people, there’s no cheating,” said Vance. “So stop it and give the American people voter ID.” The Senate is scheduled to return from its Independence Day recess the week of July 13. Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify Sen. Cornyn’s position on the SAVE Act.

The surprising hidden cost quietly adding nearly $132K to new home prices revealed

The surprising hidden cost quietly adding nearly 2K to new home prices revealed

Government regulations are adding nearly $132,000 to the cost of newly built houses, according to a new report released as Americans struggle to become homeowners. The findings show that more than one-quarter of the final prices of newly constructed homes come as housing affordability remains a top concern nationwide, with elevated mortgage rates and limited inventory putting homeownership out of reach for many families. The issue is also expected to be a key focus heading into the 2026 midterm elections, as lawmakers face growing pressure to address high housing costs and the affordability crisis overall. AMERICA’S HOUSING MARKET COULD RUN OUT OF SOMETHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOMES The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), which commissioned the report, argues that regulations imposed by federal, state and local governments have become a major driver of the nation’s housing shortage and affordability challenges. The study found regulations add an average of $131,734 to the cost of a newly built home, representing 26.4% of the final sale price. The estimate, based on the average new-home price of $499,500, marks the largest increase between consecutive NAHB surveys since the organization began tracking the data in 2011. Regulatory costs have climbed a whopping 40% since 2021. “We update our study every five years and this reinforces what we have been saying all along — that the cost to build a single-family home in this country continues to escalate and exacerbate the housing affordability crisis,” NAHB President and CEO Jim Tobin told Fox News Digital. “We’re up 40% over the last five years, and now regulatory burdens at every level of government are totaling more than $130,000 for the cost of a new home.” NAHB estimates the U.S. faces a structural housing shortage of 1.2 million homes, arguing rising regulatory costs make it more difficult to increase supply. Tobin said regulatory costs vary across the country, with states in the Southeast, including Texas, Florida and the Carolinas, generally maintaining a lower-cost regulatory environment than states such as California, New York, New Jersey and Illinois. AMERICANS KEEP MOVING TO TEXAS AND FLORIDA — BUT ONE OTHER RED STATE IS GROWING EVEN FASTER He also said he expects regulatory costs to continue rising, but believes policymakers can help slow the pace through reforms. “Anything we can do to lower that cost, I think would be really important,” Tobin said. He pointed to the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which would streamline permitting, reduce barriers to new construction and expand financing tools intended to increase the nation’s housing supply. The White House and the Department of Housing and Urban Development did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on the report’s findings. NAHB said the study is not intended to argue that all regulations should be eliminated but to quantify their cumulative effect on housing affordability. “While regulations are important, they can go too far,” Tobin told Fox News Digital. “We need to make sure health and safety are protected while getting rid of the more onerous and costly regulations that do nothing more than drive up costs and keep Americans out of homeownership.” The analysis is based on surveys of 54 land developers and 337 single-family builders conducted in March 2026.