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Republican Congressman Don Bacon warns of Congress losing power to President Trump, citing lack of resistance to executive actions on trade, spending, and military moves. Bacon, one of the few Republicans speaking out, argues for stronger pushback from his own party to prevent unchecked presidential power. As a key government funding deadline approaches, lawmakers face a test to reclaim their ground or let the power shift continue.

MAGA Inc., the political action committee linked to President Trump, raised over $102 million in the second half of 2025, amassing a total of $304.3 million. This substantial war chest positions Republicans favorably for the upcoming midterm elections, aiming to maintain their House majority and Senate control. Top donors, including Greg Brockman, Crypto.com, Konstantin Sokolov, Stephen Schwarzman, Juul Labs, and Jared Isaacman, contributed significantly. Elon Musk, a prominent Republican donor, also pledged continued support.

Record retirements in Congress, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, signal discontent with gridlock. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy warns of a loss of quality representatives due to gerrymandering and endless fighting, undermining the founders design of a dynamic House and a stabilizing Senate.

Arctic Drones: NATO Urged to Build Fleet to Counter Russia and China - A report warns that current drone buying is too scattered and slow, creating gaps that Russia and China could exploit. The Pentagons 2024 Arctic Strategy calls unmanned aerial systems key for better awareness and deterrence. Allies like Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Canada are stepping up with winter-rated drones and defenses. Experts suggest uncrewed platforms from high-endurance to small tactical drones could boost surveillance if NATO speeds up joint buys, designs for cold from the start, updates training, and shares intel better.

Trump Administration Highlights Positive Media Coverage for Rural Health Care Funding

California Representative Eric Swalwell proposes revoking drivers licenses from ICE agents wearing masks, aiming to expose their identities and hold them accountable for any law-breaking. This controversial move, part of his gubernatorial campaign, faces backlash from civil rights attorneys and the Department of Homeland Security, who argue it endangers agents and their families. Californias existing law banning ICE masks is currently unenforced due to a legal challenge, adding to the ongoing tension between state and federal powers in immigration enforcement.

Offshore wind developers Empire Wind, Revolution Wind, and Dominion Energy are challenging the Trump administrations decision to suspend construction on major wind projects in federal waters. The projects, which had received federal approval under the Biden era, were halted due to national security concerns over radar interference. The companies argue that the reasons for the pause are hollow and politically motivated, as they had already passed extensive reviews. A temporary halt could potentially kill these projects, as they rely on tight schedules and specialized ships. The developers are pushing hard in court to resume construction, with billions invested and power expected in early 2026.

President Trump halts China-linked companys semiconductor acquisition, citing national security risks. HieFo Corporation, a Delaware firm controlled by a Chinese citizen, completed a $2.92 million deal for EMCOREs semiconductor assets. Federal authorities found credible threats, leading to a 180-day divestment order, highlighting heightened scrutiny on sensitive tech deals amid U.S.-China tensions.