Democratic senators accused Social Security’s commissioner of misusing official resources to promote misleading statements about Republican tax legislation’s benefits to seniors ahead of midterm elections.

The Senate health committee postponed a vote on CDC director nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz, with the panel planning to vote next week after a family emergency affected Republican attendance.

The government withdrew subpoenas targeting three New York Times reporters after a federal judge criticized its legal approach as failing to follow required procedures for compelling journalist testimony.

Trump announced approximately 200 entities have signed a non-binding pledge intended to prevent consumers from bearing datacenter costs, covering firms supplying 80% of US power distribution.

The Education Department rescinded a disparate impact rule used to assess school discrimination, requiring proof of intentional discrimination instead. The move drew sharp criticism from civil rights advocates who said it undermines protections for students of color.

Trump’s trade chief denied tariffs raised US prices during Senate testimony, while Democrats cited studies showing families paid $1,700 more in tariff costs since the president’s return to office.

Trump-backed election denier Andy Biggs won Arizona’s Republican gubernatorial primary, setting up a fall race against Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in a key battleground state.

The House passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill incorporating President Trump’s request to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, passing 216-212 with minimal Democratic support.