Congress’ Major Moves in 2025: Morning Rundown Newsletter Highlights
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In 2025, the Republican-led Congress made significant moves during Trump’s second term despite a record 43-day government shutdown. Congress permanently extended Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, boosted Pentagon and mass deportation spending, slashed numerous regulations, and changed rules to weaken minority power in the Senate. Other notable 2025 stories include President Trump warning Iran and Hamas after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, musicians canceling Kennedy Center shows following a name change to include Trump’s name, and the work of the Sulala Animal Rescue team in Gaza.
Today’s round-up: Major 2025 Congressional actions despite government shutdown. Artists withdraw from Kennedy Center due to name change. Profiles of those caring for Gaza\’s animals at great personal risk.
2025: Congress’s year in review
Despite a 43-day government shutdown, 2025 saw significant actions from the Republican-led Congress during President Trump’s second term.
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Congress made significant decisions in 2025: Permanently extending Trump tax cuts; significantly increasing Pentagon and immigration enforcement spending; slashing regulations through the Congressional Review Act; and curbing minority power in the Senate.
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Trump warns Iran and Hamas after meeting with Netanyahu
President Trump issued warnings to Iran and Hamas after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pushing for progress on the Gaza ceasefire deal he brokered.
Musicians cancel Kennedy Center shows over name change
After the Kennedy Center was renamed to include President Trump\’s name, several concerts were canceled in response.
The 2025 news quiz
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