The House erupts in partisan conflict as Republicans feud over a TikTok ban, while Trump demands the impeachment of a federal judge blocking deportations. Congress battles over Ukraine aid, fast-tracking impeachments, and foreign hostage policies, shaping a high-stakes political landscape.
The House launches a high-stakes antitrust probe into the medical residency system, targeting wage suppression and mobility restrictions. Meanwhile, Republicans shield Trump’s tariff powers from congressional oversight, fueling tensions over executive control. Lawmakers also demand answers on Chinese telecom hacking, while deep GOP divisions stall spending negotiations.
Republican infighting intensifies as lawmakers clash over deep Medicaid cuts tied to Trump-era tax extensions. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemns the move, warning of devastating consequences for millions. Meanwhile, Congress mourns the loss of former Rep. Nita Lowey, a pioneering legislator. Budget battles and leadership divisions set the stage for high-stakes negotiations.
House Republicans unveil an urgent stopgap funding bill to prevent a looming government shutdown, intensifying budget clashes. Meanwhile, congressional committees aggressively challenge Adobe on potential AI censorship and press Treasury officials for cryptocurrency oversight clarity, signaling Congress’s escalating efforts to reshape technology regulation and fiscal accountability amid heightened economic and free speech concerns.
House Republicans narrowly passed a controversial spending bill, triggering a high-stakes Senate battle over government funding. The bill, which enforces major spending cuts and bolsters border security, faces Democratic resistance, increasing shutdown risks. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Congress grapples with executive authority over tariffs and internal GOP divisions deepen ahead of critical fiscal negotiations.
House Republicans blocked Congress from challenging Trump’s tariffs while narrowly passing a controversial funding bill to avert a shutdown. The GOP-led move hands the White House sweeping fiscal control, sparking fierce Democratic opposition. With looming Senate battles, the bill’s fate remains uncertain as Trump reshapes federal spending and trade policy.
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.