Things to be aware of today
CONGRESSIONAL PICNIC: Members of Congress and their families will attend an annual picnic at the White House today. That potentially includes Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who Trump now stated is invited to go after the senator alleged his invitation was revoked due his disagreement to several of the president’s policies.
HOUSE RESCISSIONS VOTE: The House is set to vote on legislation to eliminate expenditure on the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Public Broadcasting Service, National Public Radio and other programs, with the purpose of codifying cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency.
DNC DEFECTION: Activist David Hogg said he will not seek re-election as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee in an upcoming revote amid a conflict with DNC leadership over his support for primary challenges to Democratic incumbents.
PETE HEGSETH TESTIMONY: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from the House Armed Services Committee this morning, his third appearance at a congressional hearing this week to debate the Pentagon’s budget request.
Real-time updates on the Trump administration: David Hogg withdraws from the DNC vote; the House is set to vote on cuts supported by DOGE.
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