House Republicans narrowly passed Trump's controversial "big, beautiful bill" after an all-night session, shifting tax burdens and cutting Medicaid and SNAP benefits. The bill advanced to the Senate despite CBO analysis showing it would add $2.3 trillion to the deficit.
A targeted shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC left two Israeli embassy staffers dead. The suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, reportedly shouted "Free Palestine" after his arrest. The FBI classified the attack as terrorism and antisemitic violence.
The Trump administration escalated its battle with elite universities, revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students. The Department of Homeland Security cited "pro-terrorist conduct" at campus protests as justification, affecting thousands of students who must transfer or leave.
A federal judge blocked Trump's attempt to dismantle the Education Department, ordering fired employees reinstated.