Congressional Authority Over Tariffs

Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) is advocating for the Trade Review Act of 2025 to reassert Congress' authority over tariffs, requiring approval for new tariffs and allowing Congress to end them with a resolution. This aims to have a rules-based approach to trade agreements.

Federal Judges Block Biden Student Loan Repayment Plan

Federal judges in Kansas and Missouri blocked parts of a Biden administration student loan repayment plan, preventing the Department of Education from implementing certain aspects to help borrowers. Both judges appointed by former President Barack Obama ruled that Education Secretary Miguel Cardona exceeded Congress' authority. Republicans hailed the decisions as victories against shifting loan repayment costs to taxpayers.