Trump publicly names nine Indiana state senators who “need encouragement” to pass redistricting map, threatens to “vote them out” as some report swatting and bomb threats.
Hegseth declines to commit to releasing video of second boat strike despite Trump saying Wednesday there was “no problem,” as sources say survivors were waving overhead before missile hit.
ICE agents pepper spray Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva and journalists during Tucson restaurant raid as DHS denies incident caught on video.
Indiana House passes Trump-requested mid-decade redistricting 57-41, with 12 Republicans including three elected leaders voting no after threats of violence against lawmakers.
GAO will investigate whether Federal Housing Director Bill Pulte misused authority to refer Trump’s political opponents to DOJ for mortgage fraud after he circumvented his own inspector general to make the referrals.
Unions seek emergency court order to block 1,000 federal layoffs after Trump administration argues congressional moratorium on reductions in force does not apply at five agencies, with State Department telling employees to “sue us.”
Former NASA administrator tells Congress the Artemis moon program “cannot work” and should be canceled, warning China will land humans on the Moon first while $10 billion summer infusion provided zero funding for lunar landing efforts.
Admiral admits boat attack survivors had no radios, contradicting Pentagon’s legal justification, after showing lawmakers video of 41-minute deliberation before ordering second strike.
Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Cuellar on bribery and money laundering charges, claiming he was prosecuted for opposing open borders, not the alleged $600,000 in bribes.
House Judiciary subpoenas Jack Smith for closed-door testimony Dec. 17 after rejecting his offer to testify publicly about Trump investigations.
Admiral who ordered strike on boat survivors briefs Congress Thursday in classified session that could determine whether Hegseth faces accountability.
Pentagon knew survivors were in the water but launched second strike “to sink the vessel,” information withheld from Congress until recently.
Hegseth claims “fog of war” prevented him from seeing survivors clinging to wreckage, says he learned of second lethal strike “a couple hours” later as both chambers plan investigations.
Congress left “pornographic activity” undefined in tips tax law, forcing IRS agents to review OnlyFans content before denying deductions capped at $25,000.
Three Chuck Schumer district offices receive bomb threats with “MAGA” subject line and false 2020 election claims as political violence against lawmakers continues.
White House names Vice Admiral Frank Bradley as officer who ordered follow-up attack killing boat survivors, defending action as lawful despite whistleblower reports that Hegseth gave “kill everybody” order.
Trump ally Rep. Troy Nehls announces retirement, becoming sixth Texas Republican to exit Congress, nine days before filing deadline as gerrymandered map remains blocked by courts.
House Armed Services leaders join Senate in demanding “full accounting” of boat attacks after Hegseth “kill everybody” order, as Pentagon refuses to provide legal justification in briefings.
Indiana Republican state senator announces “no” vote on Trump-backed redistricting, citing Trump’s use of disability slur, days after colleagues were swatted for opposing mid-cycle map changes.
Trump declares all Biden executive orders signed by autopen “cancelled” and threatens perjury charges despite autopen being standard practice used by Obama and Trump himself.
Supreme Court defers ruling on Trump’s firing of Copyright Office head, bundling case with pending FTC and Federal Reserve challenges.
Federal judges allow North Carolina to use redrawn map targeting state’s only swing district ahead of 2026 midterms.
Hegseth sets Dec. 10 deadline for review of Sen. Kelly’s comments urging troops to refuse illegal orders, threatening to recall retired Navy captain for prosecution.
Senate Republicans target automatic braking and child-alert mandates as too costly ahead of $300B highway bill, as safety advocates point to 40,000 annual road deaths.
House Education Committee launches antisemitism probe into Fairfax County Public Schools, one of three districts facing federal inquiry over alleged Title VI violations.
Rep. Swalwell sues housing official Pulte for allegedly accessing his confidential mortgage records, the fourth Trump critic Pulte has referred to DOJ for investigation.
FBI counterterrorism division opens inquiry into six Democratic lawmakers over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders, days after Trump accused them of sedition “punishable by death.”
Sen. Gallego releases video telling Pentagon “fuck you and your investigation” after Kelly probe, says Trump can’t intimidate lawmakers from defending Constitution.
DOJ sues Sen. Jim Justice for $5 million in unpaid 2009 taxes day before statute of limitations expires, Justice immediately agrees to consent judgment.
Congressional Republicans reject Trump’s health care plan before release, forcing White House to delay proposal after lawmakers learned framework from social media.
Pentagon investigates Sen. Kelly for telling troops they can refuse illegal orders, threatens court-martial after Trump called for his execution.
White House to propose two-year Obamacare subsidy extension with income caps at 700% of poverty level and minimum premium payments as credits expire next month.
Trump posts late Saturday night all-caps demand that 6 Democratic lawmakers with military and CIA service “SHOULD BE IN JAIL” for video telling service members they can refuse illegal orders, repeating sedition claim he said is “punishable by DEATH.”
Pentagon urges House investigation of Rep. Eugene Vindman for allegedly consulting for Ukraine without approval, days after he led effort demanding Trump-MBS call transcript about Khashoggi.
Bondi files to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts in Florida after New York denial, citing Transparency Act passed by Congress days after claiming “new information” reversed case closure.
Trump says peace plan requiring territorial concessions to Russia and NATO membership ban isn’t his “final offer,” 5 days before deadline he set despite Republican and European criticism.
Bomb threat prompts police search at Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s home days after Trump accused her of sedition “punishable by death” for urging military to refuse illegal orders.
Justice Alito pauses ruling that struck down Texas’ “Big Beautiful Map” as racial gerrymandering; AG Paxton says it was designed “solely to secure more Republican seats.”
Former Trump ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces January resignation days after Trump withdrew endorsement, called her a “disgrace” over Epstein files criticism.
Justice Department reverses itself one day after admitting full grand jury never saw final Comey indictment, now claims charges were properly approved.
Trump calls for death penalty for six Democratic lawmakers with military backgrounds after they told service members that they can refuse illegal orders.
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA), witness in Trump’s first impeachment, calls for release of Trump call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
Former GOP rep aide charged with fake personal attack blamed on anti-Trump assailants with cuts and “Trump whore” written on body.
Trump nominates Stuart Levenbach for CFPB director three weeks before Russ Vought’s 210-day acting limit expires, with OMB spokesperson calling it a “technical nomination” and saying “Vought’s not going anywhere.”
House votes 426-0 to repeal Senate-inserted provision allowing only senators to sue DOJ for up to $500,000 over seized phone records, with Johnson saying he learned of it after Senate passage.
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) as Rep. Nancy Mace introduces censure resolution, with Mace calling the probe a “naked attempt” to kill her measure.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) indicted for stealing $5 million FEMA COVID vaccination overpayment, laundering it through multiple accounts to fund her 2021 congressional campaign.
Six Democratic lawmakers with military and intelligence backgrounds urge servicemembers to refuse illegal orders after Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes kill at least 83 people.
House blocks censure of Del. Stacey Plaskett after revelations she texted with Jeffrey Epstein during 2019 Michael Cohen hearing, received suggested questions from him.
Education Department begins transferring employees to six other agencies as proof-of-concept before asking Congress to permanently shut down the department.
