House impeachments + ethics + Johnson agenda fights + Trump's weakening grip on Congress
Key Questions
What is the current status of the $70B ICE funding bill?
The House and Senate have both passed the $70B Secure America Act, which Trump signed into law to fund ICE and Border Patrol through 2029. Democrats opposed the bill over lack of oversight and potential corruption concerns, while some GOP members also expressed reservations.
Why are some Republicans breaking with Trump on key issues?
GOP defections have occurred on multiple fronts including Ukraine aid, with 18 Republicans joining Democrats, and resistance to nominations and spending priorities. This reflects growing congressional independence ahead of midterms, with Trump's primary wins reportedly triggering a revolt.
What are the latest generic ballot and approval polls?
Democrats lead by 7.7 points on the generic ballot with 81% odds of flipping the House in 2026. Trump's disapproval stands at 63%, 26 points underwater, amid rising 'No Kings' movement traction.
What happened to the proposed IRS slush fund?
Two federal judges blocked the $1.8B IRS fund, leading the White House to scrap it entirely. However, an IRS audit immunity deal for Trump and his family remains in place.
Are there ongoing calls for Trump's impeachment?
Renewed impeachment calls have emerged following Trump's Iran threat, with 140 House members on record. Oversight battles continue around Epstein files, IRS probes, and other ethics issues.
Escalating $1.8B IRS slush fund; two federal judges blocked it; White House now scrapped the fund entirely. But IRS audit immunity deal for Trump and family remains—Reich exposes conflict of interest. Blanche testimony reveals deeper conspiracy investigation targeting Comey, Brennan, Clapper. Senate passed $70B ICE funding bill without limits on Trump settlement fund, a major win for Trump; Democrats united against, GOP cracks over fund. House has now passed the $70B ICE bill, sending it to Trump's desk. Trump signed the $70B Secure America Act into law, funding ICE and Border Patrol through 2029. Blanche nomination faces GOP skepticism. DHS hearing reveals 10,000 overturned decisions, 96 court order violations, inflated GEO Group contracts—revolving door corruption. Sen. Whitehouse raises new questions about 'cop-beater slush fund,' compares to Watergate. Rep. Garcia calls on Patel and Blanche to testify on Epstein files; redacted 2009 email with 'Trump' subject deepens oversight battle. Republicans breaking with Trump on four fronts simultaneously. ICE updates reporting policy on detainee deaths—narrows to only deaths in custody; 33 deaths in 2025, 18 in 2026 so far. House passed new Ukraine aid with 18 GOP defectors—bipartisan win showing congressional independence. Analysis shows Trump's primary wins backfired, triggering congressional revolt (41% rebel vote share). New recidivism data: pardoned Jan 6 insurrectionists reoffending, including child sex crimes, highlighting GOP failure to act on anti-weaponization fund. New midterm polls show Democrats up 7.7 on generic ballot, 81% odds to flip House. Trump disapproval at 63%, 26 points underwater; 'No Kings' movement gaining traction. McGovern erupts, calls Trump admin 'corrupt as hell' in hearing. Warren presses Bessent over Trump's stock trades (Nvidia, Robinhood, BNY Mellon) while setting policy—conflict-of-interest signal. Renewed impeachment calls after Trump's Iran threat; 140 House members on record. Whitehouse presses Bessent on IRS Trump probe in live hearing. Crypto bill debate raises ethics concerns linked to Trump family corruption. GOP resistance growing: Tillis, Collins, Husted, Sullivan break ranks; Pulte nomination retreat; McConnell opposition. New: Lawsuit filed to stop UFC fight at White House for Trump's birthday, citing NPS regs violation—White House dismissive, another ethics controversy. Pentagon hired a Jan 6 rioter, raising oversight concerns. Panetta criticizes Trump's DNI pick as 'political hack,' adding to intelligence leadership turmoil. House debate ongoing on $70B ICE funding bill, with Democrats hammering lack of oversight and corruption. A former Johnson aide's memo outlines potential Democratic oversight targets if they flip the House, including Trump-linked businesses and no-bid contracts. New: House passage of $70B ICE bill is a major legislative win for Trump, but oversight battles continue. New: Chip Roy, Jim Jordan, Jamie Raskin, Jeffries all weigh in on ICE funding debate. New: House Oversight hearing on immigration policy abuse—witnesses propose repealing TPS and capping parole; partisan divide on enforcement vs. accountability. New: Trump signed the Secure America Act into law, a major legislative win. New: Critical analysis of ICE funding law reveals $240B commitment without accountability, trade-off between enforcement and family support. New: Trump demands $350B reconciliation bill with SAVE America Act requiring citizenship proof to vote and largely banning mail-in ballots—major escalation in voting rights battles. New: House passes anti-fraud resolution targeting $2.8T in improper payments, including Minnesota Somali fraud case—oversight win. New: FISA lapse and Jeffries slams Trump over Pulte row; Johnson blames Democrats. Intelligence leadership chaos continues. New today: Discharge petition on fraud/funding/FISA adds procedural layer. Epstein files stumping White House deepens oversight narrative. Trump backs away from Pulte as DNI pick, confirming retreat. Republicans increasingly break with Trump as midterms approach, with multiple defections on key votes. Trump secured major bipartisan housing win (358-32 House, 85-5 Senate) restricting institutional investors from buying single-family homes, but now refuses to sign unless SAVE Act passes. Progressives gain in NY primaries, causing anxiety for moderate Dems. Trump's $87.6B war funding request sparks GOP infighting. Appeals judges weigh LaMonica McIver immunity claim in Newark ICE facility case—a critical test of congressional immunity amid the Trump administration's aggressive oversight push, could redefine legislative protection during facility inspections.