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.
Senators clash over Trump’s tariffs, confirm key defense nominees, and unveil sweeping wage and antitrust bills. Tensions mount as bipartisan coalitions challenge executive trade policy and budget priorities. Investigations deepen into transparency failures while economic anxiety sharpens legislative urgency.
The U.S. Senate saw pivotal developments today, including a contentious budget debate, the confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI Director, and bipartisan foreign policy discussions. Senators Shaheen and Tillis detailed their Ukraine visit, while Senator Durbin criticized recent executive actions. Meanwhile, key defense hearings and budget negotiations took center stage. Read on for a detailed breakdown of today’s major legislative and policy actions.