House Republicans clash over critical tax cuts, Democrats mobilize to block primary infighting, and new House rules reshape parental leave voting rights. Speaker Johnson demands deeper fiscal cuts, raising tensions across chambers. April 26, 2025, revealed urgent shifts redefining legislative battles, campaign strategies, and the future balance of power in Congress.
House Republicans clash over internal power amid Speaker Johnson’s failed proxy rule fight, while bipartisan hearings accelerate scrutiny into AI’s energy toll, State Department speech controls, and NASA’s lunar ambitions. A game-changing day reveals deepening partisan divides and sweeping legislative activity with national security, tech oversight, and family policy at the forefront.
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.
House Republicans unveil a six-month stopgap bill, escalating a high-stakes showdown with Democrats over spending cuts, defense funding, and border security. Speaker Mike Johnson challenges Senate leaders, while Democrats warn of severe service cuts. With the March 15 deadline looming, bipartisan negotiations hang by a thread, risking a government shutdown.