Independent Congressional Budget Office says Trump’s tax bill would add $2.4 trillion to federal deficits over 10 years as Elon Musk escalates attacks and GOP senators join opposition.
Trump sends Congress his first formal request to eliminate $9.4 billion in funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid while his budget director threatens to bypass lawmakers entirely using “pocket rescission” tactics.
Musk calls Trump’s agenda bill a “disgusting abomination” days after leaving his government role, surprising officials who expected private disagreement to remain quiet.
Rep. Nadler calls Trump administration “fascist” and demands House Judiciary investigation after DHS agents handcuffed his staffer in Manhattan office.
Sen. Joni Ernst doubles down on “we all are going to die” Medicaid comment with sarcastic cemetery video apologizing for assuming constituents knew humans are mortal and recommending Jesus Christ.
Sens. Graham and Blumenthal warn Putin is stalling peace talks while preparing a new military offensive against Ukraine within two weeks after meeting with Zelenskyy in Paris.
Sen. Joni Ernst tells Iowa town hall “we all are going to die” when confronted about Medicaid cuts, later dismissing criticism as “hysteria coming from the left.”
House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin demands guest list from Trump’s private dinner for major cryptocurrency investors over foreign influence concerns.
Attorney General Bondi cuts American Bar Association’s access to judicial nominees after group rated 10 Trump picks as unqualified.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the U.S. will begin revoking visas for Chinese students and revising visa rules.
El Salvador denies Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey access to wrongly deported union worker despite Supreme Court order.
Johnson defends GOP plan to shift SNAP food stamp costs to states, says “states are not properly administering” program because they don’t have “enough skin in the game.”
House passes Trump’s $2.3 trillion tax cut and spending bill by one vote despite CBO projections that 8.6 million people would lose health coverage.
Senate GOP establish new precedent to bypass filibuster rules and block CA clean air standards with simple majority vote.
House GOP leaders schedule vote within hours on Trump budget bill after making concessions to conservative holdouts despite Congressional Budget Office finding it would add $3.8 trillion to deficit.
Acting TSA Administrator tells House committee “nothing is off the table” regarding potential privatization of airport screening while Trump administration proposes $247 million budget cut to agency.
Justice Department launches investigation into former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo over testimony to Congress about his pandemic nursing home policies.
Trump IRS nominee Billy Long grilled by Senate Democrats over nonexistent ‘tribal tax credits’ after committee reveals recording of promised favorable treatment.
House Republicans push trillion-dollar tax cut package forward after Trump visits Capitol and warns lawmakers, “Don’t f— around with Medicaid,” despite CBO projections of $3.8 trillion deficit increase.
Senate unexpectedly passes “No Tax on Tips” bill through unanimous consent, sending legislation to House for consideration.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shocks Senate committee by incorrectly defining habeas corpus as presidential power to deport immigrants.
Justice Department charges Democratic Rep. McIver with assaulting federal officers and drops trespassing case against Newark mayor at immigration detention center.
Senate confirms Charles Kushner as France ambassador despite previous felony conviction for tax evasion and witness retaliation that Trump pardoned in 2020.
House Budget Committee approves Trump’s budget bill, sending it to full House after Republican holdouts drop opposition for undisclosed changes.
Congressional watchdog GAO rejects Trump’s DOGE team citing their lack of authority over legislative branch.
Conservative Republicans block Trump’s agenda bill in House Budget Committee for not cutting enough government spending despite Trump’s public rebuke.
Senate Democrats move to block arms sales to Qatar and UAE after nations offered Trump a luxury jet and $2 billion crypto investment.
Prosecutor in Trump classified documents case invokes Fifth Amendment during House Judiciary Committee interview citing fear of retaliation.
Kennedy claims he is protecting Head Start funding weeks after Trump budget sought to eliminate the program.
Kennedy tells Congress “people shouldn’t take medical advice from me” despite being the nation’s top health official.
Schumer blocks all DOJ nominees over Qatar’s $400 million jet gift to Trump with unknown strings attached.
Gabbard fires top National Intelligence Council officials and moves office from CIA in Trump-backed purge targeting officials tied to ‘deep state’ narrative.
NIOSH director and key teams reinstated ahead of RFK Jr.’s congressional hearing on HHS layoffs, but major worker safety programs remain shuttered.
House Republicans propose $5 billion private school voucher program funded by donors who would receive 100% tax credits, diverting resources from public schools.
House Republicans propose $900 billion Medicaid cuts requiring work for benefits and $35 copays per visit.
Trump fires US Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter two days after dismissing Librarian of Congress and one day after she questioned Musk’s AI copyright requests.
DHS confirms Democratic members of Congress may face arrests after scuffle with ICE officers during protest of Newark mayor’s arrest.
White House claims Librarian of Congress Hayden fired over “inappropriate books for children” and DEI initiatives despite mandatory collection requirements.
Ed Martin appointed to Justice Department roles overseeing ‘Weaponization Working Group’ and pardons after Senate rejected his U.S. attorney nomination.
Treasury Secretary Bessent warns Congress to raise debt ceiling by mid-July before August recess as cash reserves dwindle.
Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden by email after criticism over costly visitor center project.
FBI Director Kash Patel walks back call for more funding, says bureau will “make it work” under Trump’s proposed budget cuts.
Trump names Fox News’ Jeanine Pirro interim U.S. attorney for D.C. after Senate pushback derails Ed Martin nomination.
Haverford College president grilled by GOP reps over refusal to share student discipline details, with some threatening her job and federal funding.
Trump-backed tax cut package includes controversial plan to sell public lands in Nevada and Utah, drawing sharp backlash.
Trump administration considers releasing Biden classified document interview blocked by executive privilege.
