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President Donald Trump has dominated recent headlines with bold moves and fiery rhetoric. Tensions boiled over in Minnesota, where Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy the military amid clashes during ICE operations in Minneapolis. Following a second federal officer shooting in a week, including the fatal incident involving Renee Good, Trump blasted Democratic Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly encouraging violence against law enforcement. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche accused them of terrorism, vowing to stop it by any means, while Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed discussions with Trump on the Act but no immediate plans to withdraw ICE. House Speaker Mike Johnson backed the president, calling Minnesota out of control, as Democrats like Senators Tim Kaine and Rep. Ro Khanna decried the escalation.

Trump also stirred controversy by telling Reuters we shouldn't even have a 2026 midterm election, complaining about historical losses for the president's party while boasting of his achievements. He mused about term limits and elections as obstacles, echoing past flirtations with canceling votes.

On policy fronts, Trump unveiled The Great Healthcare Plan on Thursday, promising maximum price transparency, lower costs, and direct relief to Americans burdened by what he calls the Democrats' Unaffordable Care Act. He urged Congress to pass it immediately, with details at greathealthcare.gov.

Republicans faced internal pushback in crypto legislation, as Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott postponed a markup after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong opposed the bill's tweaks to trading regulations, despite industry support. This highlights growing industry influence post-2024 elections.

Meanwhile, a GOP-led Select Committee hearing revisited January 6, prompting Rep. Jasmine Crockett to dismantle revisionist claims, noting over 1,000 convictions from the attack—many pardoned by Trump—and highlighting FBI training and past DOJ actions under his appointee Christopher Wray.

Congressional news includes California Rep. Julia Brownley's retirement announcement, opening another Democratic seat in a safely blue district, adding to 52 open House races ahead of 2026.

Trump also held a rare White House meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, signaling potential bipartisan outreach amid these tensions.

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