Trump's Voter ID Bill Faces Hurdles

0:00It's March 23, I'm Cory with the story, this is Durham News Today, driven by AI. President Donald Trump recently warned he won't sign any legislation until Congress passes the Safe Guard American Voter Elegibility Act, or SAVE Act. This bill demands proof of citizenship, like a passport or birth certificate when people register to vote, plus identification at the ballot box. This point out that about 80% of Americans' back voter ID measures, but the details spark debate. Only 51% of folks have passports, and accepted documents can be tough for some to get. Critics argue it could sideline women whose names changed after marriage, plus low income, elderly, and rural voters who struggle to access records or travel to offices. North Carolina Senator Tom Tillis, who co-sponsored an early version, now opposes the latest changes. Tillis worries amendments threaten mail, invoting in states like Utah and Florida, and he refuses to ditch the Senate filibuster, which needs 60, votes to overcome.

1:03Senate Republicans lack those numbers, making passage unlikely. Bills can still become law without Trump's signature if he doesn't veto them. So a common ground on basics like universal voter ID might be the real way, forward to rebuild election trust.