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Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington, D.C.

This year, President Donald Trump and a unified GOP secured Senate approval of a reworked 'big, beautiful bill' that bundles GOP priorities on tax cuts, Medicaid, immigration, and school vouchers.
Empowered by their majorities, Republicans used the budget reconciliation process to assemble the 'big, beautiful bill' under President Donald Trump's leadership.
A record six-week federal shutdown disrupted pay, food aid and programs like Head Start, while disputes arose over benefits for the 42 million people enrolled in SNAP.
Immigration clashes intensified when officials mistakenly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a federal judge ordered his release, and the Supreme Court ruled to facilitate his return despite El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's refusal.
Steep tariff actions, including a 50% hike on steel and aluminum, prompted the Congressional Budget Office to warn these policies may slow the economy despite reducing the deficit.

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Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump holds up the "One, Big Beautiful Bill" Act that he signed into law on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — This year produced a seemingly endless array of history-making events and nearly constant change to immigration policy, tariffs, the Education Department and federal health care programs. President Donald Trump came back into off…

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