February 2025

TL/DR - Democrats are considering using their leverage in government funding negotiations to prevent President Trump from restructuring federal agencies. A potential government shutdown has been hinted at as one strategy to stop Trump's plans to cut spending and make sweeping changes to federal departments. Democratic Senator Andy Kim of New…

Trump administration halts nearly all work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, effectively shutting down the agency.

US Senators Tommy Tuberville and John Hoeven introduce a resolution against the Methane Emissions Reduction Program under the Congressional Review Act.

Elon Musk's attempt to defund and restructure the US government is causing political chaos. His "department of government efficiency" has gained control of key agencies, accessing sensitive data and working to shut down USAid.