House Republicans push tax cuts, Speaker Johnson hints at tariff exemptions, and Rep. John Larson suffers a seizure mid-speech. Key developments from Congress on February 12, 2025.
President Trump announces Ukraine peace negotiations, criticizes judiciary obstruction, settles lawsuit with X, proposes closing Department of Education, and imposes steel tariffs.
The Senate today confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, while President Trump initiated negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict with President Putin.
Trump orders federal layoffs, warns Iran, questions Ukraine’s future, meets Jordan’s King on Gaza refugees, and urges Israel to act against Hamas after ceasefire violations. HG
