Congress passes major housing bill. And, Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC primaries

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories President Trump is scheduled to have lunch today with Senate Republicans amid growing tensions with his party members. Last night, four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to advance a war powers resolution that calls for the president to withdraw troops from the conflict with Iran. The measure is not legally binding and will not be sent to the White House for a signature. In recent days, Trump has repeatedly undermined Senate Republicans' plans to pass legislation and expressed his frustration online. The U.S. Capitol and National Mall is seen on June 13, 2026. Rahmat Gul/AP hide caption toggle caption Rahmat Gul/AP 🎧 The conflict between Trump and lawmakers within his own party largely stems from the president's push for a strict voter ID law known as the SAVE America Act, NPR's Sam Gringlas tells Up First . Trump says the GOP will never win another election without this law, but there are not enough votes in the Senate to pass it. The president continues to push old claims about stolen elections and target incumbents he perceives as disloyal, making some Republicans concerned that he's undermining their agenda by focusing more on 2020 than 2026. Some departing incumbent members, such as Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, now feel more uninhibited. …