Trump’s fiscal agenda surged forward in the House but hit snags in the Senate as a key land management nominee withdrew and Fed testimony revealed regulatory softening. Lawmakers on both sides challenged executive firings, signaling growing bipartisan friction over appointments, oversight, and spending authority—all converging in a single volatile legislative day.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer rebuffs rising Democratic criticism and refuses to resign amid internal uproar over budget concessions. Rand Paul distances himself from Trump’s deportation plan, while a bipartisan delegation targets Arctic influence with a critical visit to Greenland, signaling a renewed U.S. foreign policy front.
The Senate approved a last-minute GOP-backed spending bill, averting a government shutdown but deepening Democratic divisions. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to support the measure sparked fierce backlash from his own party. Meanwhile, lawmakers advanced tough fentanyl legislation, setting the stage for further fiscal battles and political realignments in the coming months.