The Situation Report for May 16, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers the major deals President Trump struck over the past week, from Chinese tariffs to historic partnerships with key Middle East countries to an India-Pakistan ceasefire. He explains House Energy & Commerce’s contribution to the Big Beautiful Reconciliation Bill, including his own amendment banning taxpayer funded gender transition procedures on children. All that and much more significant developments you might have missed in under 14 minutes.

 

The 90-day tariff rollback with China

 

President Trump strikes historic deals with the Middle East

 

House Energy & Commerce advances the Big Beautiful Bill…including Rep. Crenshaw’s provision to prohibit taxpayer funded gender-transition procedures for minors!

 

Democratic congressmen storm ICE facility in New Jersey

 

Governor Newsom finally realizes California is a dystopian hellscape

 

HABEMUS PAPAM – Where Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church

 

India and Pakistan reach a ceasefire agreement, thanks to President Trump

 

If you read nothing else: “Thank a Cop This Police Week”