House Republicans defy Trump’s demands to impeach judges while fast-tracking a scaled-down agenda bill to avoid intra-party warfare. Meanwhile, Democrats move to expose encrypted GOP chats and the looming debt ceiling triggers urgent fiscal calculations. Speaker Johnson stuns critics by asserting Congress can eliminate district courts, raising alarms over constitutional boundaries.
GOP leaders accelerate budget talks while sidelining divisive agenda items, reshaping the path for Trump’s legislative priorities. Thune urges earlier reconciliation deadlines, signaling urgency amid deepening partisan divides over fiscal strategy. Meanwhile, Republicans unite behind a filibuster-proof debt ceiling bill, sidestepping Democratic input in a high-stakes legislative maneuver.
Trump unleashes sweeping auto tariffs and citizenship voting rules, intensifying global trade tensions. Meanwhile, a leaked Signal chat about military strikes triggers bipartisan outrage and national security concerns. Treasury and SSA launch policy shifts as public scrutiny mounts over transparency and executive overreach.
Trump escalates trade tensions with a sweeping 25% auto tariff, igniting backlash from Canada and shaking global markets. He grants clemency to Devon Archer, faces scrutiny over White House Signal app use, and nominates Brandon Beach as U.S. Treasurer—reshaping economic and political dynamics in a single, high-stakes day.