Senate Democrats file war powers resolution to block military action against Cuba after Trump says a “takeover” will follow the Iran war.
Sen. Hawley introduces bill to revoke FDA approval for mifepristone, the drug used in 63% of all U.S. abortions, citing a study whose findings the FDA disputes by a factor of 22.
House Oversight chair says he is scheduling testimony from AG Bondi and Commerce Secretary Lutnick “very, very soon” as part of the Epstein investigation.
Epstein’s accountant names five sources of his wealth to House Oversight and reveals a foreign head of state conducted financial transactions with him.
Trump spends day campaigning in Ohio and Kentucky on day 13 of the Iran war, targeting Rep. Massie for forcing Epstein file release and challenging war powers.
Pentagon tells Congress the Iran war cost $11.3 billion in its first 6 days as Trump declares “we’ve won” on day 13.
Trump’s State Department nominee Jeremy Carl withdraws after senators pressed him on past comments promoting “white identity” and even Republicans withheld support.
Speaker Johnson declines to condemn GOP members who said Muslims “don’t belong” in America, calling their remarks “popular sentiment” about Sharia law during the Iran war.
Tennessee Rep. Ogles says Muslims “don’t belong in American society,” calls for deporting a naturalized U.S. citizen mayor, as Sharia Free America Caucus escalates anti-Muslim rhetoric during Iran war.
California Rep. Kevin Kiley leaves Republican Party to serve as an independent, becoming the only independent member of the House.
Trump tells House Republicans the SAVE Act will “guarantee the midterms,” demands expanded bill with mail-in ballot restrictions and transgender sports ban before he signs any legislation.
Trump announces he will refuse to sign any legislation until Senate passes the SAVE Act, demanding federal control over state-run elections with mandatory voter ID, proof of citizenship, and near-elimination of mail-in ballots.
Airports tell travelers to arrive 4-5 hours early as security delays mount in second government shutdown in five months, with TSA workers again going unpaid.
GOP Rep. Collins posts fabricated terrorist quotes from diverted Southwest flight that FBI cleared with no credible threat and no charges filed.
House Republicans seek criminal charges against star Jan. 6 hearing witness and former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson for testimony that Trump knew violence was likely.
Senate installs plaque honoring Capitol Police three years after Congress required it, bypassing House GOP’s refusal to display it.
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) retires after nearly 25 years as the 34th House Republican not seeking reelection, the second-highest exodus in nearly a century.
Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid after admitting affair with aide who died by self-immolation, as House GOP leadership and Speaker Johnson call on him to withdraw.
House rejects Iran war powers resolution 212-219 one day after Senate, as U.S. strikes Iranian drone carrier and Israel reports most of Tehran’s air defenses degraded.
Montana Sen. Daines withdraws from race two minutes before filing deadline to clear path for Trump-endorsed handpicked successor, blocking other Republicans.
Texas Rep. Gonzales admits affair with married staffer who died by self-immolation after months of his public denials, as Ethics Committee opens misconduct probe.
Trump nominates Warsh as Fed chair while Sen. Tillis vows to block confirmation until DOJ drops its criminal probe of the sitting chairman.
Montana Sen. Sheehy joins Capitol Police in physically ejecting anti-war protester from Senate Armed Services hearing, then boasts about it online.
Virginia Supreme Court clears way for redistricting referendum a second time, allowing early voting to begin Friday despite Republican legal challenges.
House Oversight subpoenas Attorney General Bondi over Epstein files as five Republicans join Democrats alleging DOJ is removing documents already made public.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick agrees to testify before House Oversight Committee on Epstein ties after GOP members prepared to force a subpoena.
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. Nancy Mace for improper reimbursement practices after finding she claimed nearly $10,000 more than her D.C. housing expenses.
Twenty-eight House Democrats demand tech companies disclose how they handle DHS administrative subpoenas issued without a judge to unmask Americans who criticize the agency.
Federal judge blocks DHS detention visit policy for the third time as Noem keeps rewriting the same restriction to evade prior rulings.
House Oversight releases full video of Bill and Hillary Clinton’s Epstein depositions taken last week in suburban New York.
Trump says the Iran war will take four weeks or less, the first public timeline for a military operation launched without congressional authorization.
House Minority Leader Jeffries and bipartisan sponsors pledge to force war powers vote on Iran strikes, bypassing GOP leadership.
Social Security trust fund now projected to run dry in 2032, one year earlier than expected, after Trump’s tax law drained $168 billion from the program.
Bill Clinton becomes first former president deposed under congressional subpoena, denies any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.
DHS admits to Congress it deported 86 DACA recipients protected under U.S. law, claiming 241 of 261 detained had “criminal histories” but providing no details on charges.
Sen. Wyden places hold on Trump’s nominee to lead NSA and Cyber Command, saying the career special operations officer has no cybersecurity or signals intelligence background.
Hillary Clinton denies any Epstein knowledge in House Oversight deposition paused after Rep. Boebert leaks her photo, with Republicans also raising debunked Pizzagate conspiracy.
Capitol Police arrest Rep. Omar’s State of the Union guest Aliya Rahman for standing silently during the speech, weeks after federal agents dragged her from her vehicle in Minneapolis and injured both shoulders.
Trump’s fraud division nominee Colin McDonald tells Senate he “follows the facts” but won’t say whether he’d refuse a presidential order to prosecute Trump’s enemies.
Surgeon general nominee Casey Means tells Senate committee that vaccines “save lives” after questioning childhood vaccine safety on Joe Rogan’s podcast, while senators flag her inactive medical license.
Rep. Tony Gonzales refuses to resign over allegations he had an affair with a district staffer who later died by setting herself on fire.
Federal judiciary asks Congress to take courthouse control from GSA after DOGE cuts eliminated nearly half the agency’s staff, leaving buildings with collapsing ceilings and contaminated water.
Rep. Al Green escorted out of second consecutive State of the Union after holding sign reading “Black People Aren’t Apes” referencing Trump’s deleted social media post depicting the Obamas.
Pentagon appeals ruling that blocked Hegseth from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for video calling on troops to resist unlawful orders, after grand jury declined to indict.
House Republicans block bipartisan Senate bill requiring aircraft locator systems one day after Pentagon raised national security objections, falling one vote short.
Trump declares “golden age” in record longest State of the Union, pivoting from economic sales pitch to blaming Democrats for “destroying” the country.
Bipartisan calls grow for Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign over affair with congressional staffer who later died by suicide, as explicit text messages surface.
Pentagon reverses support for aviation safety bill requiring military tracking signals, 13 months after a collision between an Army Black Hawk and a regional jet killed 67 people.
Maxwell challenges Epstein transparency law as unconstitutional to block 90,000 pages of depositions and private records from Giuffre’s civil defamation lawsuit against her.