Speaker Johnson loses control, Trump holds Venezuela hostage, Coach Beard finds proof of insurrection, and Congress finally checks Pete Hegseth — all while the Brown University shooter remains at large.

Update: Brown University

-via CNN

Health Care Vote

-via AP News and NY Times

Venezuelan Oil Tankers

-via Axios

Coach Beard Goes to Washington

-via NBC News

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