Senate confirms Trump loyalist Andrew Puzder as EU ambassador seven years after he withdrew from Labor Secretary nomination over spousal abuse allegations and employing undocumented housekeeper.
Democrats lead generic congressional ballot 45.2% to 42.8% after roughly six-point swing from Republican advantages earlier in 2025.
Senate leaves for recess without confirmation deal after Trump posts for Schumer to “go to hell” and Republicans threaten rules changes.
Trump forces Senate to delay August recess over stalled confirmations as Democrats block nominees and Thune considers rule changes.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting that funds NPR and PBS announces shutdown after Republican legislation yanks back over $1 billion at Trump’s request.
Trump administration blocks up to $300 million in CDC funding for gun violence prevention and health programs despite congressional approval in escalating appropriations fight.
Eleven-judge federal appeals panel questions Trump’s claim that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act lets him impose sweeping tariffs without Congress.
House Democrats sue Trump administration for week-notice rule restricting unannounced ICE detention inspections, citing law guaranteeing congressional access.
Former Biden counselor Steve Ricchetti testifies to House GOP investigators that the president stayed fully in charge and staff never hid his mental fitness.
