On June 24, 2026, President Donald Trump announced he would not sign a bipartisan housing bill until the Senate passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which he described as a "National Emergency". This decision, communicated via Truth Social, has halted progress on the housing legislation.

A Kenyan woman has gained attention in the U.S. after a video surfaced showing her living in a doghouse on a street corner in Portland, Oregon. The footage, which has circulated widely on social media, underscores the difficult circumstances faced by some homeless individuals in the city. The woman's identity has not been disclosed.

During a closed-door Senate Republican lunch on June 24, President Trump had a heated confrontation with Sen. Bill Cassidy regarding a vote aimed at limiting presidential authority in the war with Iran. Attendees reported that Trump was extremely agitated, with some describing him as "mad as a murder hornet."

Charles Korgoren Kerich, a prominent finance official in Nairobi, is currently in the United States after being convicted of contempt in Kenya, where an arrest warrant has been issued for him. His departure follows allegations of shielding a solar company from taxes, involvement in credit card fraud, and threats against a German investor. His case highlights issues of impunity within the Kenyan system, according to Kenya Insights.

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced plans to include the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act in a third budget reconciliation package, aiming to overcome Senate obstacles to the election-integrity measure. This statement was made on June 24, following President Trump's decision to withdraw support for a bipartisan housing bill.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating a "looting spree" through the newly proposed supplementary budget for 2025/26, alleging a diversion of Ksh 6.2 billion. Gachagua, a prominent critic of Ruto's government, claims the funds will be funneled through various government offices, including State House and the National Intelligence Service, disguised as maintenance and operations expenses.