A House Republican is introducing a measure to kick a trio of New Jersey Democrats off their committees over a physical confrontation with law enforcement outside an ICE facility last week.
Why it matters: The effort comes as the Department of Homeland Security is threatening to arrest the lawmakers for allegedly assaulting ICE officers.
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) on Tuesday started the clock for the House to vote on his seven articles of impeachment against President Trump.
Why it matters: House Republicans will likely move to table — or kill — the Thanedar's motion, forcing Democrats into a tough position on a vote many of them would rather not take.
Major League Baseball has removed Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and other deceased players from the league's permanently ineligible list, making them eligible for election into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Why it matters: Rose and Jackson were legendary players during their time, but had been shunned for their role in gambling on the sport — something the league now embraces.
The Trump administration can invoke the Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged Tren de Aragua gang members, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
The big picture: U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines is the first to approve the Trump administration's use of the 18th-century wartime law to quickly carry out deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador.
House Democrats erupted into fury and profane invective Tuesday as Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) forced a vote on his rogue efforts to impeach President Trump.
Why it matters: The vote could be tough for many Democrats, who feel impeachment is politically foolish but are facing demands from their grassroots to mirror Trump's shock-and-awe tactics.
The Capitol Police said Tuesday they arrested 25 demonstrators at the Rayburn House Office building who were protesting Republicans' budget reconciliation bill.
Why it matters: The raucous protest comes as Democrats are trying to furiously counter the bill's cuts to Medicaid and other welfare programs.
Senate GOP Whip John Barrasso urged his colleagues in a closed door lunch on Tuesday to ignore the GAO and Senate rule keeper to undo a California energy policy, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) did not announce any final decision. But Barrasso (R-Wyo.) told reporters after the meeting that the Senate will vote on the controversial measure next week.
Senate GOP whip John Barrasso took a swipe Tuesday at Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer for announcing holds on Justice Department nominees.
Why it matters: "What he said today is meaningless," the Wyoming Republican told reporters, arguing it was an "idle threat" and Democrats had already been dragging out the confirmation process long before Schumer jumped in.
President Trump announced in a speech in Saudi Arabia that he is lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria "to give them a chance."
Why it matters: Trump's announcement is a dramatic shift in U.S. policy towards Syria less than six months after the collapse of the Assad regime. The sanctions crippled the Syrian economy and brought the country to the verge of bankruptcy.
Former President Biden had to be repeatedly reminded that the movie star he was speaking with at a June 2024 fundraiser was his longtime friend George Clooney, according to a forthcoming book by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson.
Why it matters: Clooney and Biden had known each other for two decades before the high-profile California fundraiser. But Biden's "diminished" physical appearance was a "holy sh*t" moment for Clooney, who hadn't seen Biden since 2022, according to an excerpt of the book published Tuesday by the New Yorker.
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced the termination of some $450 million in grants to Harvard, further squeezing the elite university.
The big picture: Harvard is at the center of the administration's war on universities over alleged antisemitism on campus and diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Senate Democrats are asking President Trump to divest from his cryptocurrency empire as he embarks on his Middle East trip this week, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Democrats have raised corruption concerns over the Trump family's crypto dealings.
Student loan delinquency rates surged to a five-year high in the early months of 2025, the New York Fed said on Tuesday.
Why it matters: The data is among the earliest to show how Americans have fallen behind on student loan repayments since pandemic-era relief expired and delinquencies started to appear on credit reports.
The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court for permission to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants.
Why it matters: Nearly 200 people accused of being gang members have been detained in Texas since the court stopped the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act.
A "small nodule" was found in former President Biden's prostate during a routine physical exam, multipleoutlets reported late Monday and early Tuesday.
Why it matters: A spokesperson said that the nodule required"further evaluation, according to the The New York Times, which was the first to report the discovery.
Polk County Conservation (PCC) has lost about $272,000 in AmeriCorps funding that was meant to pay members working on conservation and education programs.
Why it matters: It's another federal-level upheaval that will make it more difficult for the county to care for public lands, according to Jessica Lown, spokesperson for PCC.
Work requirements for Medicaid will reduce the number of eligible Americans covered under the health insurance program, according to experts and evidence from states that imposed them.
Why it matters: Work requirements are part of a budget bill from House Republicans that would impose big cuts to the health insurance program for the poor that covers 21% of Americans.
Small business optimism declined for the fourth straight month in April, with the fewest Main Street firms since 2020 planning investments to expand business.
Why it matters: The findings predate the trade war de-escalation with China, but the ongoing sentiment slump is the freshest warning about the economic risks associated with sky-high tariffs and broader uncertainty.
This story is adapted from the forthcoming book "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson.
Joe Biden's physical deterioration was so severe in 2023 and 2024 that advisers privately discussed the possibility he'd need to use a wheelchair if he won re-election, CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson write in their new book, "Original Sin," out May 20.
Why it matters: The discussions reflected the extent of the president's declining health — particularly the significant degeneration of his spine — and his aides' alarm over it as Biden sought a second term at age 81.
Why it matters: The revolt marks one of the few times since Trump's return to power that key voices in his base have publicly questioned his judgment — revealing cracks in a MAGA coalition built on unwavering loyalty.
China's leader Xi Jinping took an apparent swipe Tuesday at President Trump's tariff policies.
Why it matters: Xi's first remarks since China and the U.S. agreed to cut tariffs on each other for 90 days were far removed from those in the U.S.-China joint statement that spoke of recognizing the importance of a "mutually beneficial economic and trade relationship."
A climate change-related lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy that alleges the oil giants "intentionally misled the public" on the impacts of their fossil fuel products can proceed, Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday.
Why it matters: The 5-2 ruling declining to dismiss the suit after finding that federal law doesn't prohibit the City of Boulder and Boulder County's claims marks only the second time a state Supreme Court has allowed such a case to proceed.
While President Trump maintains it'd be "stupid" to turn down a $400 million jet from Qatar to serve as Air Force One, some Republicans have joined Democrats in expressing concern at such a move.
The big picture: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in an emailed statement Monday night that "any gift given by a foreign government is always accepted in full compliance with all applicable laws" and the administration "is committed to full transparency."
The Episcopal Church refused to help the federal government resettle white South Africans who were granted refugee status by the Trump administration, according to a letter shared by the denomination on Monday.
The big picture: The administration welcomed the first group of Afrikaner refugees into the U.S. on Monday, citing unjust racial discrimination the ethnic group has allegedly been facing — claims South Africa's government denies.
The Democratic National Committee is moving forward with a challenge to David Hogg's election and that of another DNC vice chair just months after they attained their roles.
Why it matters: The challenge centers on a procedural squabble, but Hogg, 25, is alleging it is connected to his plans to spend $20 million trying to oust older Democratic members of Congress in primaries.
Democratic governors warned en masse Monday that it will be "impossible" for states to make up for the hundreds of billions in Medicaid spending cuts that House Republicans are proposing.
Why it matters: The country's 23 Democratic governors are trying to amplify their Medicaid message by speaking in a unified voice.
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is scheduling a June 4 hearing for the first slate of nominated judges of President Trump's second term — a push for speedy confirmations, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Trump and his allies, including Grassley, have railed against federal courts hamstringing the administration. Now, Senate Republicans aim to put more GOP-friendly judges on the bench.
A jarring message is coming for congressional Democrats this week: It may feel good to focus on allegations of corruption by President Trump, but that rhetoric has its limits.
Why it matters: Swing voters aren't biting at language that worked like a charm in prior elections, according to Impact Research focus groups in battleground states.
Gov. Gavin Newsom asked cities Monday across California to ban homeless encampments, releasing a template policy he hopes they'd adopt but stopping short of conditioning funding on their doing so.
