ASAToday for March 6th, 2025

Budget Reconciliation Update Senate leaders announced they will start working on budget resolution differences with the House in late March. House Ways and Means Committee Republicans plan two long drafting sessions this…

Congress Considering Recission Some members of Congress are concerned about the political implications and Separation of Powers issues related to the administration’s decision to withhold certain appropriated funds. Senate Budget Chairman Graham…

New House Party Ratio Sadly, Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) died last week. Party ratios in the House are now 218 Republicans to 214 Democrats. The Texas governor will call a special election…

Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Imports Rolled Back Until April 2nd Certain tariffs on Canada and Mexico are being suspended until April 2nd. This suspension applies to articles entering under USMCA (US/Mexico/Canada…

Tariffs on Russia President Trump announced potential tariffs on Russian imports contingent upon Moscow reaching a ceasefire and peace agreement in its conflict with Ukraine. The President stated, “Considering the ongoing intense…

CDC Issues a Measles Alert The CDC has announced a health advisory regarding the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The agency recommends that all U.S. residents ensure their MMR vaccinations…

This Week in Congress This week in Congress, the House voted on three resolutions brought under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove of regulations issued in the last months of the Biden…