Senate Permitting Deal Wins First Vote
The Senate voted 73–25 on 9 November 2026 to open debate on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, with the White House endorsing the bill and sponsor Sheldon Whitehouse calling the coming amendment process healthy. Reporter Jael Holzman writes that Trump threw cold water on his own deal, saying from the podium that the bill hasn't been fully negotiated and that he will not approve wind turbines even if it becomes law.
